Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberries & Feta, Asparagus, and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs (boneless skinless, marinated in balsamic vinegar, oil, and herbs)
• 1 cup strawberries (diced for topping)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
• 1 asparagus (1 bundle, ends trimmed off)
• 0.5 tbsp avocado oil (for asparagus; or olive oil)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 sweet potatoes (large, cut into cubes)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (for potatoes; or olive oil)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the sweet potatoes by cutting 2 large sweet potatoes into cubes.

2. 2

   Toss the sweet potato cubes in 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and generously season with salt and a few cracks of black pepper.

3. 3

   Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook at 390°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time until crispy.

4. 4

   While the potatoes cook, prepare the asparagus by trimming off the woody ends of the bundle.

5. 5

   Toss the asparagus with 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil (or olive oil) and season generously with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.

7. 7

   Add the balsamic-marinated chicken thighs to the grill and cook until juicy and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).

8. 8

   Once the grill is hot, add the asparagus to the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.

9. 9

   Prepare the topping by combining diced strawberries, crumbled feta, and fresh basil.

10. 10

    Top the grilled chicken thighs with the strawberry-feta mixture and drizzle with sticky sweet balsamic glaze before serving alongside the asparagus and sweet potatoes.

Notes

The chicken marinade typically consists of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and dried herbs. For baking instructions, chicken can be cooked at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• grilling
• air fried
• healthy
• summer
• chicken
• gluten-free