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Strawberry Basil Chicken

A delightful dish combining succulent grilled chicken with the fresh flavors of strawberry and basil, perfect for summer picnics and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Juicy and sweet
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar For balancing sweetness
For Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Serving
  • 2 cups Arugula or spinach For garnish
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine fresh strawberries, chopped basil, honey, and balsamic vinegar to create the strawberry sauce.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the strawberry sauce over it in the skillet and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Plate the Strawberry Basil Chicken and pour any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top, garnishing with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp salad for a complete meal.

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