My Go-To 4th of July BBQ Dish | Easy & Delicious Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often less expensive and still provides acidity.

Start by marinating the chicken thighs.

Remove leaves from 6 to 10 sprigs of fresh thyme and mince them finely.

Mince 4 cloves of garlic, using 2 for the bruschetta and 2 for the marinade.

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar, 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, and the zest of 1 lemon.

Mix the marinade well and add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.

Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 1 to 2 hours.

Prepare the bruschetta by dicing 4 to 5 tomatoes after removing their cores.

Remove leaves from 2 ounces of fresh basil, stack them, roll them up, and cut into ribbons.

In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 cloves of minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well and refrigerate.

After marinating, remove the chicken from the fridge and place it on a wire rack to let excess oil drip off.

Preheat the grill and clean the grates with cooking oil.

Season the chicken with additional salt and pepper before grilling.

Place the chicken on one side of the grill and a greased Pyrex dish on the other side; grill to infuse smoky flavor, marking an 'X' on the chicken.

Once grilled, wrap the chicken and bruschetta and refrigerate until ready to serve.

On the day of serving, preheat the oven to 450°F.

Tear mozzarella cheese into pieces and generously place it on top of the chicken.

Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve a crispy brownness on the mozzarella cheese.

Top each piece of chicken with bruschetta and spoon some of the juice over it, followed by freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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