Description
A unique dish that brings together the sweetness of strawberries and savory chicken, enhanced with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Additional basil for garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Check for doneness; chicken should no longer be pink in the center.
- Combine strawberries, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken and plate it, topping generously with the strawberry basil mixture.
- Garnish with additional basil if desired.
Notes
For best results, consider marinating the chicken before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry chicken, basil chicken, summer recipes, healthy dinner, easy chicken recipe