Name: Easy Grilled Chicken with Bruschetta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided); 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced, about 2 cups); 2 medium tomatoes (chopped, about 2 cups); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon salted butter; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; kosher salt and and pepper to taste; 10 skinless (boneless chicken thighs); Montreal Chicken Seasoning; 4 ounces herb goat cheese; pita chips or crostini for serving

Easy Grilled Chicken with Bruschetta

Top grilled chicken thighs with a sautéed bruschetta featuring balsamic tomatoes and caramelized red onions. Herb goat cheese adds a tangy finish to this winner winner chicken dinner! You're family will love this Grilled Chicken with…

Prep10 minutes

Cook20 minutes

Total30 minutes

Serves4

Calories535 kcal

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grilled chicken thighs with bruschetta and goat cheese

Summertime is grilling time! A few evenings each week during June, July and August, our Weber grill is fired up for caprese chicken sandwiches, grilled pork tenderloin with berry bacon sauce, and the all time favorite smash burgers. I recently added this recipe for grilled chicken with a savory and slightly sweet sautéed bruschetta to our menu rotation. IT'S AMAZING!

Chicken thighs are one of my go-to grilling meats. They are perfectly portioned and are very forgiving if they are overcooked. They stay nice and tender because they are a intensely flavored dark meat.

A quick pan sauce has tons of flavor from red onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar and basil. Small nuggets of herb goat cheese add a tangy finish to the dish.

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the ingredients

chicken thighs, chopped tomatoes, red onion goat cheese and fresh basil

boneless, skinless chicken thighs
extra virgin olive oil
Montreal Chicken Seasoning
red onions
tomatoes
garlic
balsamic vinegar
tomato paste
honey
salted butter
fresh basil
herb goat cheese

what is bruschetta?

An Italian term, bruschetta is toasted or grilled bread that is topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, and basil. For my grilled chicken with sautéed bruschetta, sliced red onions, chopped tomatoes, and garlic are sautéed in extra virgin olive oil. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a mellow sweet tartness to the chunky sauce.

how to make grilled chicken with bruschetta

chicken thighs grilling on a Weber grill

tomatoes, red onions, and garlic in a sauté pan

This grilled chicken recipe with sautéed bruschetta is ready in less than 30 minutes. There's just a few steps to the recipe ~

To make the sautéed bruschetta, sauté red onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Add balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, a bit of honey and a pat of butter. Simmer for just a a couple minutes. Stir in freshly chopped basil. Set aside the sautéed bruschetta while the chicken is grilling.
Drizzle boneless skinless chicken thighs with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with your favorite grill seasoning. I love Montreal Chicken Seasoning!
Grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side for a total of 8 to 10 minutes.
Top the grilled chicken with the sautéed bruschetta, creamy pieces of herb goat cheese and more chopped basil.
DELICIOUS!

platter of grilled chicken thighs with sautéed bruschetta and goat cheese

expert tips

Chicken thighs are my first choice for this recipe. They are so moist and flavorful. But boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins are also good choices.
If you do not have a grill or it's just to cold to go outside, the chicken thighs can be cooked indoors. Either sauté the seasoned chicken thighs for 4 to 5 minutes per side or bake in a 400 degree F oven for about 20 minutes. The internal temperature of perfectly cooked chicken should be 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer.
If you are not a fan of goat cheese, try feta, Parmesan or Gorgonzola instead.

what to serve with this recipe

This grilled chicken with sautéed bruschetta is one of my favorite summery dinners. Tuck some crispy, crunchy pita chips or crostini in with the chicken. They're fabulous for scooping up the bruschetta. Add a crisp salad with romaine lettuce, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, olives, and a drizzle of an olive oil vinaigrette. Dinner is served!