Blueberry Goat Cheese Chicken (Printable)

A fresh mix of blueberries, chicken, creamy goat cheese, walnuts, and greens with a tangy balsamic glaze.

# 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 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 black pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Grill or sear chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Spread mixed greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Layer with blueberries, red onion slices, walnuts, goat cheese, and sliced chicken.
05 - Drizzle salad evenly with the prepared dressing and finish with balsamic glaze.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between tart blueberries and creamy goat cheese hits differently every single bite.
  • It looks like you spent an hour on it, but you're done in half that time.
  • You get protein, crunch, and sweetness all in one bowl without feeling like you're compromising.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken or you'll lose half the juices on the cutting board instead of in the salad.
  • If your balsamic glaze is too thick, warm it for ten seconds in the microwave so it drizzles instead of clumps.
03 -
  • Warm chicken on cold greens creates the perfect temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting.
  • Use a squeeze bottle for the balsamic glaze if you have one, it gives you control and makes the presentation look professional.
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