Tuscan Sunset Chicken
Grilled chicken and tomato skewers infused with fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon, served with a side of garlic crostini.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 1.5lbsBoneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 24Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/4cupFresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- 2tbspLemon Juice
- 2tbspOlive Oil
- 3Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1French Baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick crostini
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
5m - 2
Thread the chicken and tomato pieces onto metal or wooden skewers, alternating between the two.
5m - 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
2mmedium-high - 4
Grill the chicken and tomato skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are slightly charred.
10m - 5
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Brush the garlic oil onto the crostini slices.
3m - 6
Grill the crostini for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted and crisp.
5mmedium-high - 7
Serve the grilled chicken and tomato skewers with the garlic crostini on the side.
2m