Name: Balsamic Grilled Chicken & Strawberries with Cucumber-Basil Salad
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1.36 kg chicken thighs, boneless skinless; 3 English cucumbers; 1 small pkg fresh basil; 1 ½ (454 g) pkgs strawberries; balsamic vinegar; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; mayonnaise; salt

Balsamic Grilled Chicken & Strawberries with Cucumber-Basil SaladBalsamic Grilled Chicken & Strawberries with Cucumber-Basil Salad — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 9 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1.36 kg chicken thighs, boneless skinless

3 English cucumbers

1 small pkg fresh basil

1 ½ (454 g) pkgs strawberries

balsamic vinegar

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

mayonnaise

salt

Instructions

If using wooden skewers, place 6-12 skewers in a shallow dish of water to soak until you are ready to use them.

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Trim strawberries, thread onto skewers, and place on a large plate; drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. (If you don't have skewers, you can cook the strawberries directly on the grill pan.)

Preheat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or regular skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the grill pan is hot, working in batches if necessary, add skewers and cook, turning occasionally, until strawberries are tender and lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Return to the plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.

Meanwhile, place vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half, 6-7 minutes; remove balsamic reduction from heat and set aside.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place on another large plate; season with salt and pepper on both sides.

When the strawberries are done, return the grill pan to medium-high heat and coat with oil; working in batches if necessary, add chicken and grill until charred and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Add to the plate with the strawberries, re-cover with foil, and set aside.

While the chicken is cooking, place mayo, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk to combine the dressing.

Trim and halve cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin half-moons; add to the bowl with the dressing.

Pick basil leaves off the stems, roll up crosswise, and thinly slice into ribbons; add to the bowl and stir to combine the salad.

To serve, divide chicken, strawberry skewers, and salad between plates; drizzle chicken and berries with balsamic reduction. Enjoy!

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