Honey Balsamic Chicken Salad (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and honey balsamic glaze over fresh mixed greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
04 - 1 teaspoon honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad Base

07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
10 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional
11 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Honey Balsamic Glaze

12 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons honey

# Steps:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened and syrupy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
04 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with sliced strawberries, goat cheese, red onion, and toasted nuts if using.
06 - Place sliced chicken on top of the salad. Drizzle generously with the honey balsamic glaze.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Chef’s Tips:

01 -
  • The honey balsamic glaze adds a sweet tang that makes even boring greens taste exciting.
  • It looks impressive enough for company but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day when the flavors meld together in the fridge.
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken after grilling, those few minutes make the difference between juicy slices and dry sad meat.
  • The glaze thickens more as it cools, so if it gets too thick just warm it gently with a splash of water.
03 -
  • Make extra glaze and keep it in the fridge, it is incredible on roasted vegetables or drizzled over grilled pork.
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, butterfly them before marinating so they cook evenly and quickly on the grill.
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