Honey Balsamic Chicken Salad (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and honey balsamic glaze over fresh mixed greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
04 - 1 teaspoon honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
10 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional
11 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Honey Balsamic Glaze

12 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons honey

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened and syrupy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool
04 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly
05 - Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with sliced strawberries, goat cheese, red onion, and toasted nuts if using
06 - Place sliced chicken on top of the salad. Drizzle generously with the honey balsamic glaze
07 - Serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy but uses everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • The honey balsamic glaze is so good you'll want to put it on everything else too.
  • It's filling enough to be dinner but light enough that you won't feel weighed down afterward.
  • The mix of sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and juicy chicken hits every flavor note perfectly.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after grilling or you'll lose all the juices when you slice it.
  • Let the glaze cool for a minute or two before drizzling, otherwise it wilts the greens too quickly.
  • If your strawberries aren't super sweet, a tiny pinch of sugar on them works wonders.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant, it brings out their flavor in a way store-bought toasted nuts never quite match.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken thinly against the grain so every piece is tender and easy to eat.
  • If you don't have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet works perfectly and gives you a nice sear.
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