Description
Fresh Strawberry Basil Chicken combines juicy pan-seared chicken breasts with sweet strawberries, fragrant basil, and tangy balsamic vinegar for a light, flavorful meal. Perfect for spring and summer, this easy dinner comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
4 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, plus extra for drizzling (optional)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the crushed garlic, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade and let them rest for 15 to 30 minutes if desired.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken cooks, mix the diced strawberries and chopped basil together in a separate bowl.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Spoon the strawberry and basil mixture over each chicken breast.
- Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar if desired and serve immediately with rice, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Fresh strawberries provide the best texture and flavor.
Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts.
Add mozzarella, goat cheese, toasted pecans, or sliced almonds for extra flavor and texture.
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the strawberry topping separate for best freshness.
Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet or microwave and prepare a fresh strawberry topping when possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
