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Grilled Pesto Chicken Bruschetta: A Summer Feast in Every Bite | Easy Summer Appetizers

Grilled Pesto Chicken Bruschetta: A Summer Feast in Every Bite

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

A vibrant and sophisticated appetizer featuring grilled chicken brushed with basil pesto, topped with a fresh tomato medley and finished with a sweet balsamic glaze on toasted baguette.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6 minutes per side.
  3. Brush pesto onto chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  4. Rub baguette slices with a garlic clove and toast on the grill for 1 minute per side.
  5. Toss diced tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Slice chicken into strips and place on toasted bread.
  7. Top with tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.