Strawberry Basil Chicken Recipe
Strawberry Basil Chicken is a quick and elegant skillet dish featuring golden-seared chicken breasts coated in a glossy strawberry-balsamic glaze. Fresh basil and optional goat cheese add bright, fresh flavor for a simple yet impressive meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water (extra if mixture is too thick)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons or finely chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (optional)
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with sea salt. Place in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook another 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together strawberry jam, balsamic vinegar, and water until smooth. Add extra water if needed to slightly thin the glaze.
- When the chicken is nearly done, pour the strawberry-balsamic mixture over the chicken. Gently scrape up any browned bits from the pan to incorporate into the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Stir in most of the fresh basil, reserving a small amount for garnish, and simmer for 1 additional minute.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates and spoon glaze generously over each piece.
- Garnish with crumbled goat cheese, sliced strawberries, and remaining basil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for a juicier result.
- Raspberry or blackberry jam may be used instead of strawberry jam.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Ensure jam and balsamic vinegar are certified gluten-free if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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