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Flavorful Grilled Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a tangy balsamic strawberry glaze and creamy goat cheese topping, perfect for fresh and comforting summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered (or frozen if out of season)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine quartered strawberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until strawberries break down and glaze thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Clean and oil grates.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on grill. Grill 6-7 minutes per side until skin is crisp and charred in spots. Use meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. In the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush chicken with balsamic strawberry glaze and let caramelize slightly.
  6. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon remaining glaze over thighs, then sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and chopped basil before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Control flare-ups by keeping a spray bottle of water handy. Use a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking. Simmer glaze slowly to prevent burning. Let chicken rest after grilling to retain juices. Glaze can be made ahead and reheated gently before use.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, balsamic strawberry glaze, summer meals, chicken thighs, goat cheese, easy dinner, backyard barbecue

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