You are going to love this 30 minutes chicken dinner! Grilled chicken is topped with a sweet and fresh strawberry salsa for a real taste explosion! This Mexican style dish is perfect for summer evenings and so easy to make!
My favorite things about summer include grilling and fresh strawberries, and this recipe incorporates both of those things! Even better, it takes just 30 minutes to make and you can cook it on the outdoor grill or on a grill pan on the stove top.
Chicken works so well with fruit, if you think so too, be sure to check out my grilled chicken with pineapple and blood orange chicken thighs.
Why you’ll love this Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
- This Mexican inspired dish is loaded with flavor. The chicken is rubbed in spices like cumin and chili powder and the salsa is wonderfully fresh with a little heat from diced jalapeno.
- The chicken is grilled so it is quick to cook and it stays wonderfully succulent with lovely crispy edges!
- Quick and easy – this dish requires about 10 minutes of prep and is ready to serve in less than 30. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Make ahead instructions
The chicken is best served when it comes off of the grill, but you can certainly prep things ahead of time. The salsa can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge. You can also rub the chicken with the spice mix and keep the breasts covered in the fridge of up to a day.
Can you make this recipe with chicken thighs?
When grilling, I prefer to use chicken breasts as they are much easier to cook, but you absolutely can use thighs if that’s what you have. They will take a few minutes longer to cook.
Can you make this recipe in the oven?
I love cooking on the grill, but if you prefer, you can also bake the seasoned chicken in the oven. Follow the recipe as is, and preheat the oven to 375F. Bake the chicken for about 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through.
Top Tips
- Use the freshest and ripest strawberries you can for the most flavorful salsa.
- Let the chicken come to room temperature before placing on the grill. I like to take it out about 30 minutes before I’m ready to cook.
- Be sure to pre-heat your grill. This will help the breasts cook more evenly.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. This lets the juices redistribute so you have perfectly juicy chicken.
Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
Strawberry salsa:
- 1 pound of strawberries chopped
- 2 jalapeƱo peppers ribs and seeds removed, if desired, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tablespoon honey maple syrup, or sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Dash of salt and pepper
Chicken:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 pounds thin chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the strawberry salsa ingredients together.
- Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub the seasoning over the chicken, coating entirely.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Once heated, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with strawberry salsa.
Notes
- Using thin chicken breasts will help them cook more evenly and the flavor will be more evenly distributed. If your chicken breasts are large and thick, slice them in half or pound them with a meat mallet.
- Use the freshest and ripest strawberries you can for the most flavorful salsa.
- Let the chicken come to room temperature before placing on the grill. I like to take it out about 30 minutes before I’m ready to cook.
- Be sure to pre-heat your grill. This will help the breasts cook more evenly.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. This lets the juices redistribute so you have perfectly juicy chicken.
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