The honey balsamic glaze on the grilled honey balsamic chicken, which is tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory honey balsamic glaze, is to die for.
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Marinade | Cooking with Ginger
Balsamic Grilled Chicken 🔗
Balsamic grilled chicken is marinated in simple ingredients before hitting the grill. It's a great weeknight dinner when you're looking for something completely delicious without a lot of effort.
Prep: 15min
Total: 510min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 847 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 18 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instruction:
- Marinate. Combine all marinade ingredients in a gallon zip-top bag. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and massage to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat. When you are ready to cook your chicken, preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
- Grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and grill for 7-8 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts, close the lid, and grill for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the thermometer reads 162 degrees F.
- Rest. Place the cooked chicken on a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 4-5 minutes to allow the carry-over heat to finish cooking the chicken to 165 degrees F.
- Enjoy. Slice the chicken and serve! This balsamic grilled chicken is great on salads, over pasta or rice, or served alongside grilled vegetables.
FAQ
How long should you marinate chicken?
When learning how to marinate chicken, use the following guidelines as a general guide: Boneless chicken: 30 minutes to 2 hours; bone-in chicken breasts, drumsticks, wings, or thighs: 1 to 12 hours.
How do I make balsamic vinegar?
The best way to make chicken crispy is to marinate it in the fridge overnight, then drain the marinade and bake the chicken. You can marinate chicken in soy, oil, garlic, and any other spices and herbs, or even honey.
How do you cook chicken after marinating it?
Grape must, also known as “mosto” in Italian, is the sweet juice of freshly pressed grapes that is boiled to a concentrate, fermented, and acidified before being aged for 12 to 25 years or more in wood barrels to create traditional balsamic vinegar.