Description
Robust blackberry balsamic chicken mingles with tangy goat cheese crumbles over crisp greens, creating a symphony of flavors. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a gourmet experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ pound (226 grams) chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed lettuce greens
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) goat cheese
Salad Additions:
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Breading and Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup blackberries (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft the vibrant blackberry balsamic vinaigrette by blending ripe blackberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, tamari, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until silky smooth.
- Submerge chicken breasts in half of the prepared vinaigrette, allowing the flavors to penetrate for a minimum of 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper infusion.
- Transform goat cheese into crispy morsels by first dusting slices with flour, then dipping into beaten egg, and finally enrobing in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat a skillet with oil to medium temperature and carefully fry the breaded goat cheese rounds until they develop a golden, crunchy exterior. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken breasts, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior displays appetizing char marks.
- Arrange a bed of fresh lettuce and scatter with blackberries, creamy avocado slices, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salad, artfully arranging grilled chicken and crispy goat cheese on top for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Blackberry balsamic vinaigrette offers a tangy-sweet flavor explosion that transforms ordinary chicken into a gourmet dish.
- Marinating chicken overnight intensifies the rich, complex taste and ensures incredibly tender meat.
- Crispy goat cheese adds a luxurious, crunchy texture that perfectly complements the salad’s fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg