Description
Balsamic Chicken Marinade is a delightful way to elevate your chicken dishes. This marinade infuses your chicken with a sweet and tangy flavor, paired with garlic and herbs that create an irresistible aroma. Perfect for backyard BBQs or family dinners, it guarantees juicy, tender chicken that will have everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is a must-have in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and cover with marinade. Seal tightly.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 25-30 minutes until juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg