20 Best Valentine’s Day Recipes: Romantic Chicken with Chocolate Sauce and Strawberries
Delight your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a captivating dish that combines savory and sweet flavors. This romantic meal features tender, marinated chicken thighs drizzled with a luxurious dark chocolate sauce and accompanied by fresh strawberries. Perfectly balanced and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at your intimate dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, warm heavy cream until simmering. Stir in dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Serve the baked chicken with fresh strawberries drizzled in chocolate sauce and garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg