Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz total)

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon salt

04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ For the Salad

06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)

07 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

08 - ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese

09 - ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)

10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ For the Balsamic Glaze

11 - ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

12 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

03 - Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, toasted nuts if using, and thinly sliced red onion.

04 - Place sliced chicken over the salad. Drizzle with the cooled balsamic glaze just before serving. Toss gently if desired.

# Additional Tips::

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The sweet and savory combination hits every craving at once, making it feel like something you would order at a restaurant but comes together in under 40 minutes
It is one of those meals that looks impressive on the plate but requires almost zero actual cooking skills

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The balsamic glaze thickens as it cools, so do not worry if it looks thin when you first take it off the heat
Slicing the chicken against the grain makes each bite more tender and easier to eat

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