Smoked Chicken and Grape Bruschetta

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Yield: 24 pieces

Ingredients & Directions
3 cloves 1/2 C. 1/4 tsp. 1 8 oz. 12 oz. 1 1/2 C. 1 Tbsp. 1/2 tsp.	Minced garlic Extra virgin olive oil Salt French bread baguette Smoked chicken breast (1 3/4 cups), either shredded or cut into bite-sized strips Grated Fontina, Port Salute, or Monterey Jack cheese Red, green or blue-black halved California seedless grapes Snipped chives Freshly ground black pepper
Pre-heat oven broiler to 550°F. In a small bowl combine garlic, olive oil and salt. Set aside. Slice baguette on bias into 1/2 inch thick slices. Brush baguette slices with garlic-oil and place on cookie sheet. Toast in broiler about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from broiler. Bread should be crisp on the outside, but still soft in the center. On each slice of bread place about 1 tablespoon chicken breast and 3 grape halves, then top with 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Place sheetpan about 8 inches away from broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with snipped chives and pepper.