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Grilled Balsamic Chicken with a Strawberry and Avocado Salsa

Ya'll… this grilled balsamic chicken with strawberry avocado salsa is giving major summer vibes! It's sweet, tangy, juicy, and the perfect balance of savory + fresh. Whether you're making it for a quick weeknight dinner or showing off at your next BBQ, this bowl is sure to turn heads!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course easy dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 633 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowls
  • grill or grill pan
  • Sharp knife + cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Small saucepan (for quinoa)
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2–3 large garlic cloves minced
  • Salt + pepper to taste

For the Strawberry Avocado Salsa:

  • 1 cup strawberries chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 10–12 fresh basil sprigs sliced
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 drizzle Balsamic glaze
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Serve over:

  • 1.5 cups dry quinoa

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or until you lose patience).
  • Cook the quinoa: Prepare 1.5 cups of dry quinoa according to the package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • Make the salsa: While the chicken and quinoa are doing their thing, make your strawberry avocado salsa! In a bowl, combine strawberries, avocado, basil, lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Gently toss and set aside to let the flavors develop. SO GOOD!
  • Grill your chicken: Heat your grill (or grill pan!) to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Assemble the bowls: Add cooked quinoa to the bottom of your bowls, top with sliced grilled chicken, and pile on that fresh salsa. Finish it off with one final drizzle of balsamic glaze for good measure!Serve & enjoy! Get ready for compliments. This dish is a total crowd-pleaser!

Notes

These nutrition facts include all of the marinade which will not fully be used*
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 47gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 1346mgFiber: 9gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 4mg
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