Blueberry Goat Cheese Chicken (Print View)

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

# Components:

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet-tart-savory dance hits all the cravings without feeling heavy or predictable.
  • Ready in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner or elegant enough for guests.
  • Naturally gluten-free and completely customizable based on what's in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Warm chicken on cool greens will create steam that wilts them slightly, which is actually desirable—not limp, just relaxed and ready to absorb dressing.
  • If your blueberries are still slightly firm and tart, toss them in a tiny drizzle of honey 10 minutes before serving; it softens them just enough and brings out their actual sweetness.
03 -
  • Don't dress your greens until you're ready to eat; they'll wilt within minutes, which isn't the subtle relaxation you want but actual sadness on a plate.
  • Room-temperature chicken on warm greens is actually the sweet spot—it cooks the leaves gently without creating excess moisture, and the flavors meld better than if everything is ice-cold.
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