Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken
This Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken packs 49g protein and 528 calories per serving. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop in one pan, making it efficient for hitting high protein targets mid-week. Built for lifters aiming to fuel muscle recovery without complexity.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Italian seasoning(15g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Tomato
- •Yellow Onion(450g)
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 pinch salt
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(120g)
- •Brown sugar(10g)
Instructions
- 1Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic and salt. Heat oil in a grill pan or skillet, and sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 6 minutes each side). Remove from pan; set aside and allow to rest.
- 2Combine the tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt. Top each chicken breast with the tomato mixture and parmesan cheese.
- 3Serve immediately with balsamic glaze (optional).
- 4(If making from scratch, prepare while chicken is cooking.) Combine sugar (if using) and vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes or until mixture has thickened and reduced to a glaze. (If not using sugar, allow to reduce for 12-15 minutes on low heat).
Nutrition — Per Serving
528
calories
49g
protein
25g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Saturated fat
- 7.2g
- Sodium
- 632 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~378g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 49g of protein and 528 calories with 25g fat and 25g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving Italian chicken options available.
How long does Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken take to prep?
This recipe is marked quick prep and makes 4 servings, so you can have a high-protein dinner ready without extended kitchen time. It's designed for busy gym-goers who need protein fast.
Is Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 49g protein and 528 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where hitting daily protein targets is critical. The balanced carbohydrate content supports training intensity and recovery.
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