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Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Black Bean Salsa - any easy healthy gluten-free dinner recipe
Servings: 3 to 4 people

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Black Bean Salsa

5 from 1 vote
Grilled balsamic chicken with strawberry salsa, avocado, and black beans is fresh, flavorful, and satisfying!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

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: 1bowl (of 3), Calories: 818kcal, Carbohydrates: 84g, Protein: 61g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 148mg, Sodium: 952mg, Fiber: 17g, Sugar: 9g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, easy healthy recipes, gluten free recipes, gut healthy recipes, healthy
Author: Julia