Grilled Italian Bruschetta Chicken

An Italian favorite hits the grill just in time for the summer! Marinate chicken in Grill Mates® Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade, grill and top with mozzarella and tomato.

Recipe - The Fairway Market Corporate

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings6

Cook Time21 Minutes

Ingredients

1 package McCormick® Grill Mates® Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade Seasoning Mix

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

4 to 6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

3 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise

Directions

Mix Marinade Mix, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, water and vinegar in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for brushing.
Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Massage chicken and marinade for 5 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
Grill chicken over medium-high heat about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Brush tomato slices lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
While chicken is still on the grill, top each piece with one slice of mozzarella and 2 to 3 slices of grilled tomato. Brush lightly with reserved marinade. Cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

10 minutes

Prep Time

21 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

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Makes 6 servings

1 package McCormick® Grill Mates® Garlic, Herb & Wine Marinade Seasoning Mix

Char Crust Dry-Rub Seasoning for All Meats and Fish -, 4 oz

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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

Bowl & Basket Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 51 fl oz

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1/4 cup water

Dasani Purified Water, 16.9 fl oz, 24 count

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1 tablespoon white vinegar

Bowl & Basket Distilled White Vinegar, 128 fl oz

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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Bell & Evans Chicken Drumsticks

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$4.99 avg/ea$4.99/lb

4 to 6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Specialty Cheese Department Our Own Fresh Mozzarella

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3 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise

Fresh Plum Tomato

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Directions

Mix Marinade Mix, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, water and vinegar in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for brushing.
Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Massage chicken and marinade for 5 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
Grill chicken over medium-high heat about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Brush tomato slices lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
While chicken is still on the grill, top each piece with one slice of mozzarella and 2 to 3 slices of grilled tomato. Brush lightly with reserved marinade. Cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.