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Grilled Balsamic Chicken

Upgrade grilled chicken breasts and thighs with an easy to make, flavorful balsamic marinade!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic chicken, balsamic grilled chicken, grilled balsamic chicken
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a glass measuring cup or bowl and whisk together until combined.
  • Place the chicken breasts and marinade into a freezer bag. Seal the bag, pressing the air out as you do. Massage the marinade into the chicken then refrigerate it for at least an hour or overnight.
  • Preheat grill to 400° F. Oil the grates and place the chicken on them. Grill for 6-7 minutes then flip and grill another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165° F. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it.

Notes

  • The grilled chicken will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
  • Leftover grilled chicken is delicious added to salads and pasta. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 518mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg