Blueberry Goat Cheese Chicken (Printable Version)

A light and satisfying mix of blueberries, chicken, goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic glaze.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Base

05 - 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
06 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
09 - 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing & Glaze

10 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Pinch of salt and pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
02 - Grill or sear chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Arrange mixed greens on a platter or individual plates. Top with blueberries, red onion, walnuts, goat cheese, and sliced chicken.
05 - Drizzle salad with the dressing and finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze.
06 - Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like something you'd order at a bistro but comes together in your own kitchen in half an hour.
  • The balsamic glaze turns every forkful into something a little fancy without any extra effort.
  • You get protein, crunch, sweetness, and tang all in one bowl.
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest after cooking or it will leak juice all over your greens and make them soggy.
  • Dress the salad just before serving, not ahead, or the greens will wilt and lose their snap.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of herbs for thirty minutes before cooking, it makes the meat incredibly tender.
  • If your balsamic glaze is too thick, warm it gently in the microwave for ten seconds so it drizzles cleanly.
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