2 1/4 cups fresh Florida strawberries, diced small
4 tablespoons fresh squeezed Florida orange juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic or balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning (Everglades seasoning)
4 large boneless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed
1/2 cup red onion, diced small
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Make the marinade for the chicken by combining the vinegar, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice, garlic, 1 teaspoon seasoning blend and 1/4 cup diced strawberries. Stir ingredients well and use mixture to marinate the chicken for a minimum of 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Preheat a saute pan over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and pat dry. Carefully place the chicken in the saute pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes (4 to 5 on each side) until the chicken is completely cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and let cool slightly.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 cups Florida strawberries, red onion, 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 teaspoon seasoning blend and basil. Stir to combine. Taste the strawberry-basil mixture and adjust seasoning with the spice blend.
To serve, add the cooked chicken to a platter and top with the fresh strawberry-basil mixture. Garnish with fresh citrus, whole Florida strawberries and fresh basil leaves.
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