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Strawberry Patch Salad

ChickenOvenGastro-Pub

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Oh, do we have a sweet surprise for you! This juicy, fruit-field of unexpected flavors known as the Strawberry Patch Salad will have you looking for these delectable berries all year long. Enjoy the packed-with-a-punch, tender chicken thighs lined in a row with the dripping-with-goodness, fresh, and ripe strawberries, all drenched with your favorite tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Shortcake will have to take a break while we enjoy this luscious one-of-a-kind Strawberry Patch Salad. Next time you're in a jam for something fresh and different, pick this for your lunch or brunch and it will patch your need-for-seeds (and salad) right up!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, optional
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line an 18x26-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 3 -Add the chicken thighs to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the kosher salt, the dried thyme, and the ground black pepper.

Step 4 -Bake the chicken thighs, uncovered, flipping once halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15-17 minutes.

Step 5 -Allow the chicken thighs to cool.

Step 6 -Use a knife to cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces.

Step 7 -In a large bowl, add the sliced chicken, the baby spinach, the strawberries, the feta cheese, the walnuts, and the balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine.

Step 8 -Plate and serve.

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