Tangy balsamic chicken thighs are topped with a sweet strawberry, feta & basil topping then drizzled with balsamic glaze! This balsamic chicken with strawberries recipe is an easy dinner your guests will love!
Balsamic chicken has always been one of our go-to easy dinners! And adding strawberries to the mix just made it 1000x better! I used my favorite balsamic chicken marinade recipe for this dish, topped it with a sweet/salty strawberry and feta cheese topping then finished with a simple balsamic glaze! Let me tell you – flavor on flavor on flavor!
Tangy, sweet, salty – it’s got it all! I originally created this balsamic chicken dish for a brand and it was so good I had to add it to the blog! Perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner, a girls’ night in, dinner parties or an easy summer dinner for when strawberries are in peak season! It’s a quick, easy and healthy meal that’s full of bright vibrant flavors!
Ingredients For Your Balsamic Chicken
- Chicken thighs: I suggest using boneless skinless chicken thighs. (They take less time to cook and are incredibly moist!)
- Balsamic vinegar: You’ll need a ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar for your marinade.
- Dijon mustard: Smooth dijon mustard works the best for this recipe.
- Olive oil: Adding a little olive oil to your marinade helps tenderize the meat and allows the spices to adhere to your chicken better.
- Spices: Dried thyme, salt and black pepper go into your balsamic marinade.
- Strawberries: Look for strawberries that are a deep red color for the best results. (These tend to be the most flavorful!)
- Feta cheese: Always buy a block of feta cheese and crumble it yourself for maximum flavor!
- Fresh basil: You’ll need at least 2 tablespoons of sliced fresh basil for your topping. (Or more if you love basil like me😉!)
- Balsamic glaze: Use your favorite store bought glaze or make it yourself! (I love using a homemade maple-balsamic glaze for mine! The recipe for my homemade glaze is further down in this post!😊)
How To Make Balsamic Chicken With Strawberries & Feta
1. Make your strawberry-feta topping. Mix your diced strawberries, crumbled feta and sliced basil together in a bowl then season it with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover it and keep it stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
2. Marinate the chicken. Whisk your balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, oil, dried thyme, salt and black pepper together in a large bowl. Then add your chicken thighs, cover and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes – 2 hours, if desired.
3. Preheat your oven. When you’re ready to bake the chicken, turn your oven on to 400 degrees and spray and baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Bake! Then remove your chicken thighs from the mariande and place them in your prepared baking dish. Place them in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
5. Serve. Spoon your strawberry topping over each indivdual chicken thigh and drizzle your balsamic glaze over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
My Homemade Balsamic Reduction Recipe!
I love keeping a bottle of balsamic glaze on hand – it’s so easy to make and soo good on everything! (Buying it from the store can get pretty pricey so I always prefer making my own at home.) This homemade glaze is sweet, tangy and only 2 ingredients! Trust me – a little balsamic drizzle over your favorite foods is AMAZING!😊
- ½ cup balsamic glaze
- 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup, honey or agave (I love using maple syrup!)
Step 1: Whisk your balsamic vinegar and sweetener of choice together then bring it to a boil on the stove.
Step 2: Once boiling, turn the burner down to medium-low (or until it becomes a soft boil/simmer) and let the balsamic simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Your reduction will be done once it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.)
Step 3: Transfer your reduction to a glass bowl and let it cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until it’s completely cool. (Your reduction will thicken as it cools.)
Step 4: Place your cooled balsamic reduction in a glass jar or bottle and keep it stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
That’s it! It’s so easy and so simple to make! Plus it will stay good for up to 6 months if stored properly in the refrigerator!
Serving Suggestions
Round out this easy chicken dinner with a few side dishes! Think simple sides, like roasted/sauteed veggies or side salads to compliment the flavors in your chicken. Here are a few of our favorite ideas to help get you started:
- Roasted broccoli & onions
- Roasted/sauteed asparagus
- Roasted baby potatoes
- Kale salads
- Spinach salads
Why you’ll love this balsamic chicken recipe!
- So much flavor! The tangy balsamic chicken paired with sweet strawberries & salty feta is a match made in heaven!
- Stunning yet easy! This is another one of those meals that looks fancy but is so easy to make! Your guests will be impressed while you spend no time at all in the kitchen!
- Simple ingredients! Just a few basic pantry items + chicken+ strawberries + feta are all you need for this easy dinner!
Need it gluten free?! Great news, it already is!
Need it dairy free?! Omit the feta cheese. (It’s still delicious without it!)
More chicken recipes you might like:
- Lemon Oregano Chicken with Avocado Greek Salsa
- Apple & Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Sun-Dried Tomato & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Balsamic Chicken with Strawberries & Feta
Ingredients
For the balsamic chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling over the top (homemade or store bought)*
For the strawberry feta topping:
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
To make the strawberry feta topping:
- Mix your strawberries, crumbled feta and sliced basil together in a small bowl. Then season it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and store your topping in the refrigerator while you prepare the chicken.
To make the balsamic chicken:
- Whisk your balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, oil, dried thyme, salt and black pepper together in a large bowl. Then add your chicken thighs and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes – 2 hours, if desired.
- When you're ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray and baking dish with cooking spray.
- Then remove your chicken from the marinade and place them in your prepared baking dish. (Discard the marinade.) Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. (Your chicken should have an internal temp of 165 degrees once done.)
- To serve, spoon your strawberry feta topping over each chicken thigh and drizzle your balsamic glaze over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- ½ cup balsamic glaze
- 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup, honey or agave (I love using maple syrup!)
Oh MY, it looks great! Can’t wait to cook em this Sunday!
Yayy, thanks so much Sheila! Let me now how they turn out!😊