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Balsamic Marinated Chicken with Strawberry Feta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh
  • kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to taste
  • 1 ½ cups balsamic vinegar
  • 16 ounces mixed greens lettuce
  • 1 pint strawberries, quartered
  • ½ large cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
  • ¾ cups feta cheese

Almond-Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijion mustard
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder, add to a bowl with balsamic vinegar. Allow to marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes
  • Meanwhile, prepare your salad. In a large bowl add your mixed greens, season with salt to taste. Add strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, pecans, and feta cheese.
  • Heat up your outdoor BBQ, and grill your balsamic marinated chicken until fully cooked. Allow to rest under a tent of foil.
  • Meanwhile, begin on your vinaigrette dressing, by combining all ingredients and whisk vigorously until fully emulsified.