Strawberry Basil Chicken
This Strawberry Basil Chicken is a quick, flavorful skillet dinner featuring golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy strawberry balsamic glaze, finished with fresh basil. Elegant yet easy, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or spring entertaining.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp water (more if needed)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 2 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese (optional garnish)
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with sea salt and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Whisk strawberry jam, balsamic vinegar, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour glaze over chicken. Reduce heat and simmer 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Turn chicken to coat in glaze. Stir in most of the basil and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, spoon sauce over chicken, and garnish with goat cheese, strawberries, and remaining basil.
Notes
Inspired by Dianna Muscari of The Kitchen Prep Blog. Best served immediately while the glaze is glossy and sticky.