Honey Balsamic Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Juicy grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and honey balsamic glaze atop mixed greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
04 - 1 teaspoon honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
10 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional
11 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Honey Balsamic Glaze

12 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons honey

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened and syrupy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
04 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with sliced strawberries, goat cheese, red onion, and toasted nuts if using.
06 - Place sliced chicken on top of the salad. Drizzle generously with the honey balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like something from a bistro but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • The honey balsamic glaze adds a glossy, restaurant-quality finish without any fuss.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble it right before serving.
  • It works as a light dinner or something impressive to bring to a potluck.
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the chicken rest after grilling or you will lose all the juices when you slice it.
  • The glaze needs to cool slightly before drizzling or it will wilt the greens too much.
  • If your balsamic is too thin, let it reduce a minute longer until it coats the back of a spoon.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit for perfect doneness every time.
  • Drizzle a little extra glaze on the plate before arranging the salad for a restaurant-style presentation.
  • If you do not have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet works just as well for getting a good sear.
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