Description
A delicious and healthy grilled chicken recipe topped with caramelized strawberries and balsamic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or resealable bag, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull strawberries, then slice in half.
- Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C).
- Grill: Place marinated chicken on one side of the grill and strawberries on the other. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). The strawberries should soften and caramelize.
- Serve: Drizzle balsamic sauce over grilled chicken and strawberries before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a healthy weeknight dinner.
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or rosemary to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and ¼ cup strawberries
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg