Blueberry Goat Cheese Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken meets blueberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic glaze in a fresh, colorful salad.

# What You'll 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 oz 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 black pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
02 - Grill or sear chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Arrange mixed greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with blueberries, sliced red onion, walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and sliced chicken.
05 - Drizzle the salad evenly with the prepared dressing and finish with a generous amount of balsamic glaze.
06 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy but comes together in less time than ordering takeout.
  • The textures keep every bite interesting, crunchy walnuts, creamy cheese, juicy berries.
  • Leftovers actually get better as the flavors meld overnight in the fridge.
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken, I ruined my first attempt by slicing it hot and ended up with dry, sad pieces.
  • Toss the salad gently at the table, not in advance, or the greens wilt and lose their snap.
  • If your balsamic glaze is too thick, warm it in the microwave for ten seconds to make it pourable.
03 -
  • Use a grill pan with ridges to get those pretty char marks that make the chicken look restaurant-worthy.
  • Taste a blueberry before adding them, if they are too tart, toss them with a tiny pinch of sugar first.
  • Let the goat cheese come to room temperature before crumbling, it breaks apart more easily and tastes creamier.
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