Description
Sweet and Savory Strawberry Basil Chicken transforms everyday chicken breasts into something special. This dish combines fresh strawberries with aromatic basil for a unique flavor combination. Ready in just 45 minutes, it delivers restaurant-quality taste without the stress.
Ingredients
- 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
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Place chicken breasts in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Let sit for 15 minutes.
4. Transfer chicken to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and scatter sliced strawberries over the chicken.
6. Return to oven and bake for 10-15 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
7. Sprinkle fresh basil over the finished dish.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Notes
Fresh strawberries work best for this recipe. Choose bright red, firm berries.
Frozen strawberries can work but thaw them first and drain excess liquid.
Fresh basil brings aromatic flavor that dried basil cannot match.
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness accurately.
Reserve some fresh basil for garnish at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg