🍓 Chicken with Strawberry-Jalapeño Mint Salsa Bowl 🌶️🌿
This Chicken with Strawberry-Jalapeño Mint Salsa Bowl is a bright and flavor-packed dish! With spicy honey-glazed chicken bites and a refreshing strawberry, jalapeño, and mint salsa, this bowl is a beautiful balance of sweet, spicy, and herbaceous notes. Perfect for a unique, fresh meal any day! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
2 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) 🌶️
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Strawberry-Jalapeño Mint Salsa:
1 cup strawberries, diced 🍓
1 small jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat) 🌶️
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped 🌿
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
Salt to taste 🧂
Grain Base:
1 cup cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice 🍚
2 cups water or vegetable broth 🥣
Pinch of salt 🧂
Optional Toppings:
1/2 avocado, sliced 🥑
Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Extra lime wedges 🍋
Instructions:
Prepare the Grain Base:
Cook your grain (quinoa, farro, or brown rice) according to package directions with a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Make the Strawberry-Jalapeño Mint Salsa:
In a medium bowl, combine diced strawberries, jalapeño, chopped mint, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
Gently stir to combine and let it sit to allow the flavors to meld.
Cook the Honey-Glazed Chicken:
In a bowl, mix honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
Toss the chicken pieces in the honey mixture to coat.
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the chicken, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and cooked through.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked grains among serving bowls.
Top with honey-glazed chicken bites and a generous spoonful of strawberry-jalapeño mint salsa.
Add optional toppings like avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and savor the sweet, spicy, and herbaceous flavors in every bite!
This bowl is a refreshing mix of savory and sweet with a subtle kick, perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal! 💛
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