Marinate: 2 hours | Prep/Cook Time: 30 min
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intermediateHealthy can surely be delicious, too! This recipe was created by Casa de Crews and inspired by her tour of one of our strawberry farms in Plant City, FL. Learn more here!
Ingredients
grilled chicken strawberry caprese salad
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast – can also use chicken thighs if preferred
- 1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup maple balsamic vinaigrette dressing, divided in half – recipe below
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – or avocado oil
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or cubed
- 1 large avocado, pitted and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens of choice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn or finely chopped
maple balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 3/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin – or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup – omit if on a whole30 or keto
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
maple balsamic vinaigrette dressing
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To a blender, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. Blend until the vinaigrette is emulsified (creamy). Can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one (1) week.
grilled chicken strawberry caprese salad
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To a large resealable bag or bowl, add chicken breast or thighs. Season with salt and pepper. Pour half of the maple balsamic dressing (approx 1/2 cup) and pour over chicken breasts. Refrigerate no less than 2 hours, up to 8 hours.
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Remove chicken from maple balsamic marinade. To a large skillet, add oil and heat skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, grill chicken until it reaches 165F, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from skillet or grill pan, and allow to cool 7-10 minutes. Slice or cube for salad.
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To a large bowl, combine strawberries, mozzarella, avocado, greens, and grilled chicken. Toss with remaining maple balsamic vinaigrette and combine. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy.
