Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken pairs with sweet strawberries, creamy feta, and tangy balsamic glaze over crisp mixed greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (10.6 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Salad

06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
07 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
09 - ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Balsamic Glaze

11 - ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Directions:

01 - Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Arrange mixed greens on a large platter or in individual bowls. Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, toasted nuts if using, and red onion slices.
04 - Arrange sliced chicken over the prepared salad.
05 - Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits different when strawberries meet feta
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but looks like you planned it for days
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something fresh but still filling
02 -
  • The glaze thickens considerably as it cools so do not over reduce or it will turn into candy
  • Slicing chicken against the grain makes each bite tender instead of chewy
  • Add the glaze at the last second or the strawberries will start weeping and get sad
03 -
  • Pound chicken to even thickness before cooking so it finishes at the same time
  • Taste your strawberries first and add a pinch more honey to the glaze if they are tart
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