Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Name: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, thinly sliced (4 ounces each); ¼ cup olive oil (marinade); ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups vine ripe tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, very finely minced; ¼ cup olive oil (bruschetta); 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; ¼ cup balsamic reduction

Grilled chicken breast topped with fresh tomato and basil relish, marinated in balsamic vinegar and herbs before cooking.

Glycemic Load: 2.1 (Low)

261 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Original recipe: ketocookingchristian.com

About This Calculation

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken has a low glycemic load of 2.1 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are balsamic reduction (GL 1.9), tomatoes (GL 0.1), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.