Easy Bruschetta Chicken with Chicken Strips
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is a fresh, family-friendly summer dinner made with crispy breaded chicken strips topped with homemade bruschetta and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It's a simple meal that feels a little fancy without requiring a lot of time or effort.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 24–32 ounce bag frozen breaded chicken strips
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
For the Bruschetta
- 4 Roma tomatoes or 2–3 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 8-10 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bake the frozen breaded chicken strips according to the package directions until hot and crispy.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the bruschetta. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the bruschetta for 1–3 hours to allow the flavors to meld. If you're short on time, it can be served immediately.
- Once the chicken is finished cooking, place the chicken strips on serving plates.
- Spoon the fresh bruschetta over the chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Roma tomatoes and vine-ripened tomatoes both work well in this recipe. Use whichever looks freshest.
- Fresh basil is highly recommended for the best flavor.
- Store leftover bruschetta separately from the chicken to keep the chicken crispy.
- Reheat leftover chicken strips in the air fryer or oven before topping with fresh bruschetta.
- This recipe is easy to customize—let everyone build their own plate by adding as much bruschetta and balsamic glaze as they like.