Description
Strawberry Basil Chicken is a light, flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken with a sweet strawberry sauce and fresh basil. Perfect for spring and summer dinners that feel elegant but are easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring gently, until strawberries soften and sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Use ripe but firm strawberries for the best texture. This dish pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or garlic mashed potatoes. For extra depth, add a splash of chicken broth to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: strawberry basil chicken, sweet savory chicken, summer chicken recipe, balsamic strawberry chicken