Balsamic Chicken Marinade
This Balsamic Chicken Marinade is a game changer for your chicken. It is loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients.
Servings: 4
Cost: $12.02, $3.01 per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Olive OIl
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into a large zip-top bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken inside the bag and seal it tightly.
- Refrigerate and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F and lightly brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it directly on the grill.
- Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
We use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
