Description
Barbecued Strawberry Chicken is a delightful summer dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with a luscious strawberry marinade. This unique recipe brings together sweet, smoky, and savory flavors for an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for cookouts, family gatherings, or weeknight dinners, each bite bursts with flavor while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, honey, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar; blend until smooth to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl; pour half the marinade over the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard used marinade); grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot and drizzle with remaining fresh marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg