Strawberry Balsamic Chicken
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken offers 7g protein and 141 calories per serving — a light side or post-cardio option for calorie-controlled phases. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, functioning as a filler meal between heavier protein sources. Use it to add volume to your plate without adding substantial calories.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(240g)
- •salt and pepper
- •Strawberries
- •Cheese, Mozzarella, Fresh(113g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2Combine chicken breasts and 1/2 cup balsamic in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes, or up to 5 hours. When ready to cook, place chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining vinegar on top. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- 3Meanwhile, bring the remaining 1/2 cup vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Remove and set aside.
- 4In a small bowl, stir together strawberries, mozzarella and basil to make a caprese topping.
- 5When the chicken is ready, transfer to serving dishes. Then top with the strawberry caprese topping, and then drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar.
- 6**For an additional option, you can add the strawberry caprese mixture to the chicken in the baking dish once the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking. Then the cheese will thoroughly melt and the strawberries will be warm. Either way works great!
Nutrition — Per Serving
141
calories
7g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 3.9g
- Sodium
- 152 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
4 servings per batch · ~103g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Strawberry Balsamic Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains only 7g of protein and 141 calories, making this recipe a side dish or light accompaniment rather than a standalone protein source. Macro breakdown is 6g fat and 11g carbs.
How long does Strawberry Balsamic Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that makes 4 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to batch-cook multiple portions in one session. The actual cooking time is minimal due to the quick stovetop method.
Is Strawberry Balsamic Chicken good for fat loss?
At 141 calories per serving, this recipe is extremely low in calories and works best as a side dish or topping paired with a separate protein source in a fat loss plan. The strawberry and balsamic flavoring adds minimal macros while keeping meals interesting.
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