Saturday, November 6, 2010

Chicken Bruschetta

Ingredients
  • 3 clove(s) garlic
  • 3 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
  • 1/3 teaspoon(s) pepper, divided
  • 4 (6 ounces each) skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
  • 1 3/4 pound(s) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup(s) packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (or dried)
  • 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
  • 1 loaf(s) (8 ounces) round crusty whole wheat bread, sliced
Directions
  • Preheat outdoor grill on medium.
  • Meanwhile, in 9-inch pie plate, mix 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press; 1 teaspoon oil; and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then rub all over chicken.
  • In large bowl, combine tomatoes, shallot, basil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let stand.
  • Grill chicken, covered, 10 to 13 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced, turning once. Transfer to cutting board. Let rest 10 minutes; slice.
  • Cut remaining clove garlic in half. Rub cut sides all over bread, then brush bread with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Grill 1 minute, turning once. Divide bread and chicken among serving plates; top with tomato mixture.
Recipe is from Good Housekeeping.

Notes: Leftover chicken is good to use in quesadillas.

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