Description
Strawberry Basil Chicken is a fresh, sweet-savory dish featuring juicy baked chicken topped with strawberries, basil, and a rich balsamic glaze—perfect for an easy gourmet dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in a dish or zip-top bag and pour marinade over it. Coat well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and place the marinated chicken inside. Reserve the marinade.
- Bake chicken for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, add sliced strawberries on top, and drizzle with reserved marinade.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh basil over the top, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Sweet strawberries create a mellow flavor, while tart ones add a tangy kick—both work beautifully.
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken up to 2 hours.
- Fresh basil is key for the final flavor—don’t substitute with dried.
- Letting the chicken rest keeps it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg