Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fresh Strawberry Salsa

45 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 31
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 3

This is a wonderful grilled chicken recipe that is served with a spicy strawberry salsa. A great go to dish for fresh strawberries when in season!

 By sliceofsouthern
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Pound the chicken breast halves with a meat mallet until 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and place into a resealable plastic bag or small baking dish. Whisk together 1 serrano chile, garlic, chili powder, and 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated, then pour the marinade over the chicken breasts, squeeze out excess air, and seal. Place into the refrigerator, and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.

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  • While the chicken marinates, toss the strawberries with the mint and sugar in a bowl. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, then fold in the remaining serrano chile, red onion, and 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salsa stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.

  • Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken on the grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with the strawberry salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
408 calories; 21 g total fat; 103 mg cholesterol; 104 mg sodium. 17.6 g carbohydrates; 36.8 g protein; Full Nutrition

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Sas
Rating: 5 stars
08/08/2008
There was a time when I couldn't imagine combining meats with fruits. Not any more I have learned to love the combination. THIS is GREAT. Every single thing appealed to me. The hot the sweet the sour cream. OH!!! If you think you won't like this-well maybe you won't. I plan on this being a work lunch at least 3x's a week. Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 1 stars
09/20/2014
sorry my family and I weren't crazy about this one...it was just ok for us. Would rather have chicken with a chili lime mango salsa. thanks for posting though! Read More
45 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 31
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 3
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Sas
Rating: 5 stars
08/08/2008
There was a time when I couldn't imagine combining meats with fruits. Not any more I have learned to love the combination. THIS is GREAT. Every single thing appealed to me. The hot the sweet the sour cream. OH!!! If you think you won't like this-well maybe you won't. I plan on this being a work lunch at least 3x's a week. Read More
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MYDNAS
Rating: 4 stars
09/26/2008
We really liked the chicken- thought it was a super yummy marinade but the strawberry salsa was just okay. We thought it had way too many flavors going on- fruit chiles onion mint- too much. Will proabably make the marinade again because we liked it so muhc but will leave off the salsa or just use plain ol' strawberries with a little bit of sugar. Read More
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jerseymomofthree
Rating: 5 stars
08/11/2008
This was really good. I too am not one to eat fruit with my meats yet the spice of the pepper the sweet of the strawberries and the cool of the sour cream was just terrific. My whole family enjoyed even my pickest son(who omitted the sour cream). Kids gave it a 2 thumbs up so it is a keeper. Read More
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etceterawhatever
Rating: 5 stars
04/13/2009
This was sooo good! I decided to try it because my fiance loves strawberries. I was worried about the spice because he deos't really like things very spicy but it was perfect and he loved it! It's one of our favorites! Read More
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apacherose66
Rating: 5 stars
02/14/2011
My family loves this recipe! Instead of raspberry vinegar I used raspberry pomegranate salad dressing. I also use cilantro instead of mint. Other recipes that I have found for this suggests adding avocado in the salsa with juice from 1 whole lime. Some add honey instead of sugar. I'm going to try different variations....maybe even add some mango! Read More
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s4gold
Rating: 5 stars
04/16/2009
The whole family loved this recipe. When the chicken is topped with lots of salsa and a big dollup of our cream it looks like a sundae! Read More
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BARBALICIOUS
Rating: 5 stars
08/26/2008
Fantastic. I didn't have mint and used cilantro instead. Worked wonderfully. Read More
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marljong
Rating: 5 stars
04/05/2010
Delightful dressing; added more rasp vinegar less sugar chipotle chile powder cilantro green onions and cucumbers. Read More
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Tony L
Rating: 4 stars
06/16/2010
Oh my lands..... didn't have a couple ingredients however wish I had made a double batch. We polished it all off in one sitting. Definitely going to use this again! Read More
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