Strawberry Chicken with Goat Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Chicken with Goat Cheese
Description
The chicken breasts are pounded thin and seasoned with salt and dried basil before being filled with goat cheese and rolled tightly to create a stuffed presentation. After securing with toothpicks if needed, the rolls are seared in olive oil until golden brown on both sides, which adds flavor and seals in moisture. Baking finishes cooking the chicken safely to a juicy tenderness.
The strawberry sauce is prepared separately by boiling chopped strawberries with water to break them down and reduce the mixture into a slightly thickened sauce. Balsamic vinegar adds acidity and depth while honey provides balanced sweetness. This combination complements the goat cheese's tang and the savory chicken.
Plated with the strawberry sauce spooned over or alongside and finished with fresh basil garnish, this dish offers bright colors and varied textures, making it suitable for a refined dinner or special meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (about 4 small breasts)
- salt
- basil dried
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup strawberries roughly chopped and tightly packed (180g, ripe
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar good-quality, thick
- 1 teaspoon honey
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place the chicken between two layers of parchment paper and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound it out thinly. Sprinkle both sides with salt and dried basil (no need to measure).
- Place 1/2 ounce of cheese at the end of each breast and roll up tightly, using toothpicks to secure if needed.
- Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe pan on high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken breast reads 165°F degrees, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, combine the strawberries and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens up slightly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar and honey.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with basil and extra thick balsamic if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 5.4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 70.5mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 3.8mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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