Strawberry Basil Chicken
This strawberry basil chicken recipe is easy and healthy for a 30 minute meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar or lemon juice (see note)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
Strawberry Basil Topping
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped small
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 teaspoons good quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a ziplock bag or glass container, mix together the marinade of olive oil, acid, garlic, and salt and pepper. Place the chicken inside, rub around in the marinade, and allow it to sit from 1 hour up to 24 hours at the most (12 is ideal).
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees or grill pan to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place on the grill and cook for 8 minutes. Turn and cook another 8 minutes, or until cooked through (no pink and registering 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer). Remove chicken breasts from the grill and cover with foil till ready to serve.
- Meanwhile mix together chopped strawberries, mozzarella, olive oil, basil, and adjust seasonings to taste. Place on top of grilled chicken and serve.
Notes
- For a migraine elimination diet, you must use distilled vinegar for the marinade. For all others or those who can tolerate citrus, lemon juice is ideal.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg