This Paleo Bruschetta Chicken with Honey Balsamic Glaze is bursting with flavors and fresh nutrients. It is so delicious that it’s likely you’ll feel you’re dining at your favorite Italian spot. The dish is easy to prepare and will take you just about 30 minutes from start to finish. It’ll take you even less time if you have a helping hand in the kitchen with you!
This recipe was created in partnership with Heinen’s
Paleo Bruschetta Chicken
This Paleo Bruschetta Chicken is easy to make with minimal ingredients and prep while also being packed with delicious fresh flavors. It comes together with a simple seasoning on the grilled chicken and homemade bruschetta and balsamic glaze. Everything is made with real, whole foods and takes less than 30 minutes total.
Bruschetta
What you’ll need:
- tomatoes (any kind, I like to do half beefsteak and half cherry)
- garlic cloves
- extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar (check ingredients for compliance with the paleo diet)
- fresh basil
- salt & pepper
This bruschetta is so easy and also perfect for an appetizer outside of this recipe!
Honey Balsamic Glaze
What you’ll need:
- balsamic vinegar (check ingredients for compliance with the paleo diet)
- raw honey
You can, of course, opt for store bought balsamic glaze here, however it may not be compatible with a paleo diet. You can also seek out a Whole30 compliant balsamic glaze recipe to make this dish compliant with the program, or you can skip the glaze and just use a drizzle of balsamic vinegar!
DIETARY NOTES
This Bruschetta Chicken is made with real ingredients and fits seamlessly into the following dietary needs when using the products/brands (or ones that are similar) listed in the recipe:
- gluten free
- soy free
- refined sugar free (when using complaint balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze)
- dairy free
- paleo (when using complaint balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze)
- grain free
- Whole30 (when using complaint balsamic vinegar and omitting honey balsamic glaze)
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
If you’re looking for more nutritious and delicious paleo recipes, try these next:
- Mediterranean Inspired Grilled Chicken (paleo, whole30, refined sugar free, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, soy free, nut free)
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (paleo, whole30, refined sugar free, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, soy free)
- Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Burgers (paleo, whole30, refined sugar free, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, soy free, nut free)
Click here for a full list of my paleo compliant recipes!
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Paleo Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken
- ~1 lb chicken breast (4 chicken breasts, cut thin)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- squeeze fresh lemon
- pinch salt
Bruschetta
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced (can be whatever tomatoes you like, but aim to avoid seeds and soft pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (check for paleo compliant ingredients)
- ⅓ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Chicken
- Mix all ingredients aside from the chicken itself until evenly combined.
- Cover the chicken in the marinade and cook your chicken on the stove or on a grill until cooked completely.
Bruschetta
- Dice the tomatoes, mince the garlic and chop the basil.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix gently to combine.
To Serve
- Plate chicken and top with the bruschetta and a drizzle of the homemade balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar, if using. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Honey Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar (check for paleo diet compliant ingredients)
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
- Add balsamic and honey to a pan on the stove and simmer until bubbling over medium heat.
- Once simmering, change the heat to medium-low and let reduce (thicken) for 10 minutes, stirring often. Allow the glaze to cool.
- If the glaze hardens, simply reheat it slightly in the microwave in 15 second increments.
This was so delicious!! Thank you so much for a quick meal that was beautiful, aromatic, and tasty!
This meal is a great way to use the fresh basil that’s plentiful right now.
You are so quick, Jeanine! Thank you so much for making and reviewing! I am so excited to hear that you loved this recipe. 🙂