Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Bruschetta Chicken with Cucumber Salad

Happy New Year!

As we roll into the new year, you're probably one of the hundreds of people flooding the gym this week, with aspirations that this is going to be the year they finally get their high school body back! Let's be real. This lasts about 2 weeks, maybe 4 if you're lucky, and then the early onset of Valentine's Day candy sends you plummeting right back to your acceptance of being a fat kid for life. But while you're on a temporary resolution high, try out this healthy and easy-to-make meal.


What you'll need (Bruschetta Chicken):

-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
-2 Plum Tomatoes, finely chopped
-1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
-1/4 cup freshly chopped Basil
-Balsamic Vinegar
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-Salt and Pepper

What you'll need (Cucumber Salad):

-1/2 cup Sour Cream
-2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice
-2 tablespoons chopped, fresh Dill
-4 Cucumbers
-Salt and Pepper

Clean your chicken breasts and coat with a dash of salt and pepper. Grill the breasts on a medium temperature until they are cooked all the way through.


While your chicken is cooking, combine the tomatoes, cheese, and basil in a small bowl. Add Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil to taste, almost 1/4 cup. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. This will be the topping for your chicken.


Now you can get started on your Cucumber Salad. Whisk together the Sour Cream, Lemon Juice, and Dill. Add the cucumbers and toss to coat. Add Salt and Pepper to taste and toss to coat.



By now, your chicken should be grilled all the way through. Add the Bruschetta topping to your chicken and serve!


2 comments:

  1. Hi Jess,
    Looks great and sounds great! You should consider laying the sliced cucumber between paper towels to remove excess moisture before assembling the salad. This will keep it from being so wet and give it a nice creamy texture.

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