Description
Irresistible Barbecued Strawberry Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your grilling game. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a luscious barbecue sauce enriched with fresh strawberries, creating a mouthwatering dish perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that promises an extraordinary dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse and quarter the strawberries. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Create the marinade: Whisk together barbecue sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess liquid. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Add strawberries: In the last few minutes of grilling, add quartered strawberries to the grill until slightly charred.
- Baste & serve: Brush remaining marinade over grilled chicken before serving, topping with grilled strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with strawberries (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg