By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 3, 2019
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect healthy chicken recipe for summer! This delicious bruschetta caprese chicken brings together all of our favorite flavors on the grill in one easy dish. Grilled Balsamic Chicken topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes for the ultimate grilled chicken caprese dinner!
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
This grilled bruschetta chicken recipe will be your go-to healthy dinner this summer. Grilled chicken topped with your favorite caprese flavor. Yum!
Summer is meant for grilling , especially on the 4th of July. It’s just not the Fourth unless you’ve got your friends and family, a grill, and plenty of delicious food and drinks. If you’re looking for a healthier option for the season, then you’re going to love this Grilled Bruschetta Chicken recipe!
This grilled Chicken Caprese is healthy, amazingly delicious, and super easy. Why waste your time preparing a difficult meal when there’s BBQs and fireworks to enjoy!
You’ll love this chicken cooked in a balsamic reduction. So flavorful, and you’ll feel good about eating it!
Make summertime healthy and delicious with this easy Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe!
Bruschetta Chicken Caprese
We absolutely LOVE Caprese anything around here. The combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil is a classic flavor I’ll never get tired of. This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken recipe fits right in with our other favorite dishes!
If we don’t have anything in mind for dinner on a warm summer evening, my favorite thing to do is throw together a quick Caprese Salad and pass it back and forth. Meaning, we, just eat a whole lotta cheese and tomatoes for dinner, and I can’t imagine anything better…
Except this grilled chicken caprese, because then it feels like an official meal. Tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella piled on top of juicy balsamic grilled chicken? The perfect combo!
Grilled Chicken Caprese
We love grilling chicken in the summer time for light and tasty meals. This Grilled Bruschetta Caprese Chicken is always a hit!
Grilled chicken is one of the healthiest things I make, and luckily we don’t have to sacrifice taste to get it. The balsamic reduction adds sooo much flavor, and a heaping spoonful (or two) of the caprese mixture makes it so fun to eat.
Recipes like this make me want to grill every single night, so I can be super healthy while still enjoying every last bite! I’m so lucky to have a husband and dog that love grilling too. There’s really no better way to enjoy the summer!
How to Make Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
You won’t believe how easy this grilled bruschetta chicken recipe is. Other than some quick grilling, there’s practically nothing to it. Grill chicken, top with delicious caprese salad, and done in no time !
- Start by making the caprese mixture so it’s ready when the chicken is hot and fresh off the grill.
- Preheat your grill, then make your balsamic reduction. Grill chicken breasts about 6-8 minutes per each side. Brush with the balsamic reduction while cooking.
- When the chicken is done, top each piece with cheese and allow to melt.
- Spoon lots of the caprese bruschetta over the chicken and serve!
What to Serve with Bruschetta Caprese Chicken
I feel like I could just eat this grilled bruschetta chicken on its own (with a nice glass of wine) and be plenty satisfied. But to make it into a full meal, it’s nice to add a couple of sides into the mix.
To keep it healthy, you could serve a bit of rice, a salad, and some grilled vegetables for good measure! Here are my fave sides for this grilled chicken recipe:
- Grilled Lemon Butter Asparagus
- Zesty Panzanella Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Caprese Farro Salad
- Cheesy Baked Tomatoes
If you like this Grilled Bruschetta Chicken recipe, you’ll love our Bruschetta Chicken Pasta , Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken and our Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Bake too!
See the recipe card for details on how to make Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Caprese. Enjoy!
Try these other delicious Caprese recipes:
- Caprese Pasta Bake
- Chopped Caprese Salad
- Caprese Stuffed Salmon with Balsamic Tomatoes
- Creamy Caprese Lasagna
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For Chicken
- ▢ 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ▢ 2 tablespoons honey
- ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ▢ 4 slices whole milk mozzarella
For Caprese Bruschetta
- ▢ 3 roma tomatoes diced
- ▢ 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- ▢ 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella chopped (I used Pearl size)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
For Chicken
- Heat grill to High Heat (be sure you’ve properly seasoned your grill before starting). Place a medium saucepan on the grill and add the 1 cup balsamic vinegar plus the honey to the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium/low. Cook for 10-20 minutes or until Balsamic Reduction is thickened to your liking. Set aside. Increase grill heat back up to Medium/High.
- Add chicken breasts to a large bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine and coat the chicken.
- Place chicken breasts on the grill top side down and brush liberally with the balsamic reduction. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes. Flip chicken, brushing the other side with more Balsamic Reduction. Cover and cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Top each chicken breast with one slice whole milk mozzarella. Cover and cook for 1-2 more minutes or until cheese has melted. Transfer to a larger platter and spoon the caprese bruschetta over the chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy!
For the Caprese Bruschetta
- In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients for the Caprese Bruschetta. Keep in the fridge until the chicken is done and then spoon over chicken (see above).
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Caprese
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 4 slices whole milk mozzarella
For Caprese Bruschetta
- 3 roma tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella chopped (I used Pearl size)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
For Chicken
- Heat grill to High Heat (be sure you’ve properly seasoned your grill before starting). Place a medium saucepan on the grill and add the 1 cup balsamic vinegar plus the honey to the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium/low. Cook for 10-20 minutes or until Balsamic Reduction is thickened to your liking. Set aside. Increase grill heat back up to Medium/High.
- Add chicken breasts to a large bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine and coat the chicken.
- Place chicken breasts on the grill top side down and brush liberally with the balsamic reduction. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes. Flip chicken, brushing the other side with more Balsamic Reduction. Cover and cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Top each chicken breast with one slice whole milk mozzarella. Cover and cook for 1-2 more minutes or until cheese has melted. Transfer to a larger platter and spoon the caprese bruschetta over the chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy!
For the Caprese Bruschetta
- In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients for the Caprese Bruschetta. Keep in the fridge until the chicken is done and then spoon over chicken (see above).
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
