Lemon Balsamic Grilled Chicken w/ Strawberry Basil Salsa
Combine 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper in a bag or large shallow dish. Add chicken breasts and let marinate in refrigerator for at least an hour (it will get more flavorful with a few hours).
When ready to cook, grill chicken until fully cooked throughout. While chicken is cooking, prep the strawberry salsa in step 3.
Combine diced strawberries, chopped shallot, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit until chicken is done cooking, then serve on top of chicken.
Serving Size 1 chicken breast with 1/2 of the strawberry salsa
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 310
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24g37%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Sodium 267mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
- Sugars 6.8g
- Protein 18.9g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper in a bag or large shallow dish. Add chicken breasts and let marinate in refrigerator for at least an hour (it will get more flavorful with a few hours).
When ready to cook, grill chicken until fully cooked throughout. While chicken is cooking, prep the strawberry salsa in step 3.
Combine diced strawberries, chopped shallot, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit until chicken is done cooking, then serve on top of chicken.
