Italian Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Bruschetta

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Just as I promised, here is a great {healthy} summer meal that won’t leave you feeling guilty! After all the delicious and calorie laden dessert recipes I’ve been posting, I thought it was time for Lauren’s Latest to go on a bit of a diet….for today.

This chicken is as simple and refreshing as can be. Pick up an italian marinade at your store {or use pre-marinated chicken breasts} and grill them up. Then in the mean time, chop up some tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, garlic and a few other seasonings and stir. Take the chicken off the grill and top with the cucumber bruschetta topping. Serve along side some rice or pasta, and that is a complete meal! YUM.

My little one asked for seconds of the chicken and the ‘salad’. That alone makes this a make again meal! Plus you don’t have to heat up your house by turning your oven on. Bonus!

Give this one a whirl! You never know who might try it, like it and want a second plate full!

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Italian Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Bruschetta

This Italian Grilled Chicken recipe is topped with fresh cucumber bruschetta, making it a light and delicious summer meal.

servings 4 servings

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

for the chicken-

• ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 cup store bought italian flavored marinade

for the cucumber bruschetta-

• ▢ 1/2 cup peeled, diced english cucumber
• ▢ 2 roma tomatoes diced
• ▢ 8 basil leaves torn or chopped
• ▢ 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shavings
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic optional
• ▢ 1 teaspoon good quality balsamic vinegar
• ▢ salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Place chicken breasts in plastic container or leak-proof food storage bag with italian flavored marinade. Stir to coat and refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Preheat outdoor grill to high. Lightly grease grill. Place chicken breasts on hot grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. {This really depends on the thickness of the chicken. Use a thermometer or cut it open to be sure you have it cooked all the way! You should see no pink!}
• While the chicken is cooking, chop up and stir together all the ingredients for the bruschetta topping.
• Remove chicken from the grill, cover with foil and let rest 5-10 minutes.
• When you are ready to serve, top chicken with cucumber bruschetta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: italian grilled chicken