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.
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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
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place your choice of flatbread on a baking sheet and brush each with olive oil.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Flatbread
Ingredients
- 2 Naan bread or lavash or other flatbread pizza crusts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
- 2 shallots sliced or diced
- Sea salt to taste
- 5 ounces fresh Burrata or Mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 cooked chicken breast cubed or sliced
- ¾ cup pecan halves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries washed and halved
- Arugula optional
- Fresh basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place 2 flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pour 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 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 cool and thicken into a glaze.
- Heat remaining 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 remaining balsamic vinegar, and toss to deglaze the pan and soak the shallots.
- Arrange the burrata or Mozzarella over the flatbread, then top with caramelized shallots, chicken breast, pecans, strawberry halves, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and drizzle on balsamic reduction, then top with arugula and basil leaves if desired.
Marion@LifeTastesGood says
So many great flavors! It’s like my favorite salad on flatbread! yummmm
David @ Cooking Chat says
what a delicious idea to use strawberries on flatbread! I can imagine this would come together nicely.
Nichole says
Oh yum! I love flatbreads. I love balsamic, and I loveeeee strawberries – so this is a perfect combo to me!
Hezzi-D says
I’ve got to get back on the healthy eating wagon too! I’ve been out of control the last month. Your flatbread with strawberries, chicken, and balsamic sounds like the perfect pairing
Cindy Kerschner says
Great lunch idea, Erica!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
This looks wonderful! I’m looking for easy, fresh ideas after all of the holiday eating!
Erica says
Girl, tell me about it. SO much overeating. I’m actually kind of looking forward to getting back to a healthier routine!
Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says
This is just gorgeous! I love the combo of strawberries and nuts on this flatbread.
Erica says
Thank you, Katie! It’s a delish combo, and I can’t get over how pretty it all looked once it came together! So festive!
Renee says
Stunning flatbread! I could make a meal of it any day of the week and then some.
Shaina says
This looks absolutely gorgeous — and delicious too! I love the combination of strawberries and balsamic.
Constance Smith | Cosmopolitan Cornbread says
First of all, pecans are one of my favorite nuts – and what a great way to use them, With Strawberries!! YUM!
Krayl @ An Appealing Plan says
Such a great combination! I would never have thought to put strawberries on pizza but yours looks amazing!