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Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Black Bean Salsa

Grilled balsamic chicken with strawberry salsa, avocado, and black beans is fresh, flavorful, and satisfying!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 to 4 people
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Salsa:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 2 stalks green onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • sea salt to taste

For the Balsamic Grilled Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts see note*
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For Serving

  • 3 to 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 4 radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Grilled Chicken:

  • Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chili powder and sea salt to a small bowl and whisk together until well-combined. Place the chicken breasts in a zip lock bag (or sealable container) along with the balsamic marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 12.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush off any food particles from your last grilling experience with a wire brush. Lightly coat the grill with oil. Grill the chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side over direct heat, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165 degrees F (Note: You can cook the chicken on a George Foreman indoor grill for 6 to 8 minutes).
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow it to sit 5 minutes to allow the juices to distribute throughout the meat. Cut into slices and serve on a bed of cooked rice with strawberry black bean salsa, avocado, sliced radishes, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Prepare the Salsa:

  • Add all ingredients for the salsa to a bowl and stir together until well combined. Taste salsa for flavor and add more lime juice/and or sea salt to taste. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

*you can also use bone-in chicken thighs and drums

Nutrition

Serving: 1g