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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken

Published: Jan 14, 2018 · Modified: Nov 13, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Guess what? It is my favorite time of the year! Florida Strawberry season is in full swing and today I am sharing this healthy, easy and delicious Strawberry Balsamic Chicken recipe with you.

Balsamic Chicken with strawberries served on a bed of quinoa.

Florida Strawberry Season

The Florida Strawberry season runs from December through April and I take full advantage when I see Florida Strawberries show up in the produce section.

Plant City, Florida is known worldwide as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. There are about 8,000 acres of strawberries grown statewide in the state of Florida. Florida is the second largest strawberry producing region in the U.S.

A bowl of Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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I stock up when Florida Strawberries are in season so I can enjoy them for months after Florida Strawberry season is over.

I love to freeze fresh Florida Strawberries and then use them in a strawberry and cream smoothies.

I also love to preserve fresh strawberries by canning them at the height of Florida Strawberry season and will make homemade strawberry jam.

Preserving strawberries by canning is a great way to enjoy the sweet fresh flavor of strawberries all year long.

Healthy Florida Strawberries

Besides the fact that Florida strawberries are sweet red gems of delight did you know that they are very healthy?

Strawberries are low in fat, have no cholesterol and are a great source of folic acid and potassium.

Just eight medium strawberries contain more vitamin C than one orange.

Favorite Florida Strawberry recipes

I have a lot of favorite Florida Strawberry recipes but one of the most amazing flavors to combine with fresh Florida Strawberries is balsamic vinegar.

The sweet and tart flavor of fresh strawberries with balsamic vinegar is really amazing.

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken in a roasting pan.

Elegant chicken breast recipes

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken is a very easy fresh strawberry and chicken recipe to make.

This very elegant strawberry chicken recipe would be perfect served for a special occasion, like Valentine's Day.

Want to impress your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? Serve her or him this Strawberry Balsamic Chicken recipe and fresh Florida Strawberry Mimosas for Valentines Day and win some huge brownie points!

The sweet and tart flavors of the fresh strawberry and balsamic vinegar go perfect with chicken. I added a little bit of Poblano pepper for added flavor.

If you like spicy you could add diced jalapeno pepper. Not a pepper fan? Leave the pepper out of the chicken recipe when you make it.

The Strawberry balsamic chicken marinade is very easy to make. You only need 3 ingredients to make this balsamic chicken marinade plus salt and pepper.

Buy a good bottle of balsamic vinegar. There is a difference when it comes to the quality of balsamic vinegar unlike most other vinegar's.

Spinach Strawberry Avocado Salad recipe with Balsamic Vinaigrette served on a charcoal black plate with a baking pan of Strawberry Balsamic Chicken

Serve the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken on top of a bed of quinoa along with a Spinach, Strawberry and Avocado salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette and you have one healthy meal packed full of nutrition to get you on course for a healthy new year.

Plate of roasted Strawberry Balsamic Chicken with quinoa and a strawberry spinach salad served on charcoal dinner plates.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I used my homemade Dijon mustard recipe)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup cool water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 Poblano pepper, diced (for just a hint of pepper flavor. You could use a jalapeno pepper to add a bit of heat if you like spicy flavors)
  • 1 ½ cups Florida Strawberries, cut in half or quarters

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit
  2. Trim the chicken breast, salt and pepper both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown both sides of the chicken.
  4. Place browned chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
  5. In a medium sauce pan mix the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Heat on medium high.
  6. Mix the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and set aside.
  7. Bring the balsamic vinegar mixture to a boil. Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the sauce pan and return to a boil. Boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes and remove from the heat.
  8. Add the Florida strawberries and the diced Poblano pepper to the sauce pan and mix.
  9. Pour the balsamic sauce mixture over the chicken being sure to cover the chicken completely.
  10. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes on 375 Fahrenheit. After 15 minutes turn the oven temperature to 400 and switch the oven to broil. Broil for about 5 to 7 minutes until the top of the chicken and any strawberries are slightly roasted.
  11. Serve the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken over a bed of cooked Quinoa.
  12. Optional serve a Spinach and Florida Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side.

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Balsamic Chicken with strawberries served on a bed of quinoa.

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken is a simple recipe that can be served on a weeknight or a special occasion. Golden browned boneless chicken is glazed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar then broiled.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (trimmed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I used my homemade Dijon mustard recipe)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup cool water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 whole poblano pepper (diced (for just a hint of spicy pepper flavor. You could use a jalapeno pepper to add a bit of heat if you like spicy flavors))
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries (cut in half or quarters)
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit
  • Trim the chicken breast, salt and pepper both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown both sides of the chicken.
  • Place browned chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
  • In a medium sauce pan mix the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Heat on medium high.
  • Mix the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Bring the balsamic vinegar mixture to a boil. Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the sauce pan and return to a boil. Boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes and remove from the heat.
  • Add the strawberries and the diced Poblano pepper to the sauce pan and mix.
  • Pour the balsamic sauce mixture over the chicken being sure to cover the chicken completely.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes on 375 Fahrenheit. After 15 minutes turn the oven temperature to 400 and switch the oven to broil. Broil for about 5 to 7 minutes until the top of the chicken and any strawberries are slightly roasted.
  • Serve the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken over a bed of cooked Quinoa. or white rice.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Optional serve a Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Chicken BreastCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 598mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Jan

    January 27, 2018 at 8:07 am

    That looks really yummy 🙂 I'd love for you to share over at a new party called Let's Party https://themarkandjanshow.com/2018/01/02/lets-party-5/... look forward to seeing you there!

    Reply
  2. ASHLEY BERGER

    January 26, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Yum! Looks like a great recipe! Thanks for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  3. Katie

    January 20, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    I agree - this would be such a winning dish for Valentine's Day!!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 21, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you Katie!

      Reply
  4. Caroline

    January 15, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Love all those flavors with the chicken!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 15, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Thank you Caroline!

      Reply
  5. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

    January 15, 2018 at 11:48 am

    I'll bet this strawberry balsamic chicken packs a punch of flavor!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 15, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Renee it is pretty good!

      Reply
  6. Cindy

    January 15, 2018 at 5:37 am

    your photos are gorgeous! A bit of heat makes these flavors pop!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 15, 2018 at 8:18 am

      Thank you Cindy. I love adding the flavor of Poblano peppers to recipes.

      Reply
  7. Liz

    January 14, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Such a flavorful marinade! I can't wait to try this chicken recipe!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 14, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Thank you Liz. The flavors are amazing together.

      Reply
  8. Christie

    January 14, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    I'm drooling over that chicken and sauce. It looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 14, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Thank you Christie!

      Reply
  9. Nikki

    January 14, 2018 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    This is an amazing dish! I cannot wait to make it with my Florida Strawberries!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 14, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Florida strawberries are the best. I can't wait for the next batch to roll into town. After all this cold weather the berries are going to be amazingly sweet!

      Reply
  10. Candace

    January 14, 2018 at 9:14 am

    This would be a perfect meal for Valentines Day! Such a good idea!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 14, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you Candace!

      Reply

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