Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, and creamy feta tossed with crisp greens and finished with a tangy balsamic glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz total)
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 pecans or walnuts, toasted (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 over medium-high heat, then 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 in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Arrange mixed greens on a large serving platter or divide among individual bowls.
04 - Top the greens with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted nuts if desired, and thinly sliced red onion.
05 - Arrange sliced chicken over the salad. Drizzle with cooled balsamic glaze just before serving. Toss gently if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The warm chicken against cool crisp greens creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting
  • That homemade balsamic glaze takes literally ten minutes but makes you look like you put way more effort into dinner than you actually did
02 -
  • The glaze thickens as it cools so don't panic if it looks thin in the pan
  • Room temperature strawberries release more juice and make the salad juicier in the best way
03 -
  • If your glaze gets too thick just whisk in a teaspoon of warm water
  • Toast your nuts in advance and keep them in the freezer for last minute crunch
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