Strawberry Balsamic Chicken
Disclosure: This Strawberry Balsamic Chicken recipe post is sponsored by Florida Strawberry in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
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.
I’m also sharing recipes from the #SundaySupper family this week. Be sure and visit them for more delicious and healthy Florida Strawberry recipes.
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 of Publix.
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.
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 my 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 Florida 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.
Research by the USDA indicates that strawberries may help fight cancer, heart disease and other ills.
They are low in calories (about 45 per serving) and high in ellagic acid, which is believed to help reduce the risk of cancer. A serving size of strawberries is one cup (5 oz.).
For more information about Florida Strawberries and to follow them for more delicious strawberry recipes you can find them:
Florida Strawberry on Facebook
Florida Strawberry on Instagram
Florida Strawberry on Pinterest
Florida Strawberry on Twitter and Florida Strawberry Sue on Youtube
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.
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.
Healthy side dishes for 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.
Healthy Family Recipes Using Strawberries
Healthy Strawberry Appetizers
- Chicken and Strawberry Caprese Wonton Cups by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Strawberry Avocado Pinwheels by Helpful Homemade
- Strawberry Avocado Toast by Family Foodie
- Strawberry Balsamic Flatbread by Authentically Candace
- Strawberry Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail by Soulfully Made
Healthy Strawberry Salads
- Strawberry Avocado Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Walnuts by Jersey Girl Cooks
- Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Strawberry Pasta Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese by Cricket’s Confections
- Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad by Caroline’s Cooking
- Wild Rice Salad with Strawberries by Sunday Supper Movement
Healthy Strawberry Main Dishes
- Chicken with Strawberry Satay Sauce by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Rotisserie Chicken Strawberry Pizza by Go Epicurista
- Strawberry Balsamic Chicken by Flour On My Face
- Strawberry Glazed Salmon by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Healthy Strawberry Desserts
- Chamomile Strawberry Chia Pudding by Mid-Life Croissant
- Frozen Strawberry Chocolate Yogurt Bark by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- Paleo Strawberry Cobbler by Pies and Plots
- Strawberry Oatmeal Bars by Desserts Required
- Strawberry Pavlova with Coconut Cream by Recipes Food and Cooking
The Sunday Supper Movement is committed to bringing our readers delicious recipes that encourage them to gather and eat together around the family table. Search for your favorite ingredients on our Sunday Supper website. Also check out the Sunday Supper Pinterest boards for plenty more ideas and inspiration.
How To Make Strawberry Balsamic Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I used my homemade Dijon mustard recipe)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 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 1/2 cups Florida Strawberries, cut in half or quarters
Directions
- 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 Florida 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.
- Optional serve a Spinach and Florida Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side.
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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.
This very elegant strawberry chicken recipe would be perfect served for a special occasion, like Valentines 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!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I used my homemade Dijon mustard recipe)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 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 1/2 cups Florida Strawberries, cut in half or quarters
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 Florida 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.
- Optional serve a Spinach and Florida Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast
- Calories: 484
- Carbohydrates: 28.1g
- Fiber: 2g
Candace says
This would be a perfect meal for Valentines Day! Such a good idea!
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Candace!
Nikki says
This is an amazing dish! I cannot wait to make it with my Florida Strawberries!
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Arlene Mobley says
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!
Christie says
I’m drooling over that chicken and sauce. It looks amazing.
★★★★★
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Christie!
Liz says
Such a flavorful marinade! I can’t wait to try this chicken recipe!
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Liz. The flavors are amazing together.
Cindy says
your photos are gorgeous! A bit of heat makes these flavors pop!
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Cindy. I love adding the flavor of Poblano peppers to recipes.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I’ll bet this strawberry balsamic chicken packs a punch of flavor!
Arlene Mobley says
Renee it is pretty good!
Caroline says
Love all those flavors with the chicken!
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Caroline!
Katie says
I agree – this would be such a winning dish for Valentine’s Day!!!
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Katie!
ASHLEY BERGER says
Yum! Looks like a great recipe! Thanks for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty! Have a great weekend!
Jan says
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!