Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is more affordable and provides a similar tang.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is a cost-effective substitute, while spinach adds freshness.

Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place chicken breasts in a foiled baking sheet or bag with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on one side, then check after 2 minutes for grill marks.

Flip the chicken and grill for another 3 minutes, ensuring it doesn't stick to the grill.

Once grilled, place the chicken in the oven set to 175-200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep warm.

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add slivered shallots and garlic, seasoning with salt and crushed red pepper.

Sauté the shallots and garlic for about 2-3 minutes until the garlic sweats.

Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until juices are released and tomatoes soften.

Remove the grilled chicken from the oven and place fresh mozzarella on top, melting some in the oven at 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes if desired.

Top the chicken with the sautéed tomato mixture and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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