Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Flatbread

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Flatbread – hearty flatbread, fresh grilled chicken, toasted pecans, and a simple strawberry caprese make this recipe delicious & healthy – a favorite worth repeating in your meal plan!

I don’t know if you knew this, but I love strawberries.

But did you know that strawberries aren’t even a true berry?

Yeah, I know. I was kind of surprised, too.

Strawberries are considered a “false fruit,” or a pseudocarp. They’re actually a multiple fruit, consisting of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a pretty red host.

Whatever they are, they’re freaking delicious and were made for flatbread pizza.

Do you have a green thumb?

In the past couple years, I’ve really grown to love spring gardening, though my go-to plants are simple herbs, and a variety of tomatoes and peppers.

Having a home strawberry garden would be pretty wonderful, though. I hear they’re pretty simple to cultivate, and the idea of plucking fresh berries as a snack is so enticing.

Getting back to a healthier diet is one of the hardest things to do after the richness of holiday eating. Including strawberries can make the transition easier! A 1-cup serving of 8 strawberries has less than 50 calories, contains less than 3 teaspoons of sugar, and is equal your daily requirement of vitamin C.

Why you’ll love this chicken flatbread recipe

• Quick and easy, thanks to the pre-baked flatbread
• A great use of leftover chicken and strawberries
• Simple, healthy ingredients make for a feel-good weekday dinner
• The perfect flavor combo for sweet-and-savory lovers

Ingredients

• Naan bread – this is my preferred kind of flatbread for this, but lavash bread is a good low carb option.
• Cooked chicken – grilled, pan fried, Instant Pot-ted, whatever you’ve got!
• Fresh strawberries – choose bright red berries without bruises for the best flavor.
• Pecan halves – whole or chopped, it’s up to you!
• Shallots – I love the mild flavor of shallots in this recipe, but a sweet onion will also work.
• Burrata or Mozzarella cheese – opt for the fresh balls instead of the shredded kind, if possible.
• Balsamic vinegar – you can also use store-bought balsamic glaze.
• Fresh basil leaves
• Fresh arugula – or rocket, for you Brit folks. Spinach works here too.
• Sea salt
• Olive oil – or avocado or grapeseed oil.

How to make strawberry chicken flatbread

1. Prep. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place your choice of flatbread on a baking sheet and brush each with olive oil.
2. Make the balsamic glaze. Pour some balsamic in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by ⅓ and coats the back of a spoon. Remove it from the heat and allow to continue to thicken into a glaze.
3. Saute the shallots. Heat some oil in a skillet set over medium-low heat. Saute shallots for 4-5 minutes until they’re lightly browned, then sprinkle them with a pinch of sea salt. Remove skillet from heat, drizzle in some balsamic vinegar, and toss to deglaze the pan and soak the shallots.
4. Assemble the flatbread. Arrange the Burrata/ or Mozzarella over the Naan, then top with chicken breast, caramelized shallots, pecans, strawberry halves, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and drizzle on balsamic reduction, then top with arugula and basil leaves if desired.

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