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Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

  • Author: Chef Maria Gonzalez

Description

A vibrant summer dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with a fresh and tangy strawberry salsa. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or a light weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • For the Chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • For the Strawberry Salsa:
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. 2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub mixture evenly over chicken breasts.
  3. 3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. 4. While chicken cooks, prepare salsa: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt. Stir gently to mix.
  5. 5. Serve grilled chicken topped with strawberry salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Notes

For best results, let the salsa sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. If strawberries are very sweet, reduce honey slightly. Chicken can also be cooked on a stovetop grill pan.