Balsamic Grilled Chicken

This Balsamic Grilled Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or a balanced meal. Marinated in a tangy-sweet balsamic blend and grilled to perfection, it’s a versatile dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings Serving

Calories 251kcal

Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

Grill & tongs
Meat Thermometer
Cutting board
Chef's Knife
Large mixing bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade:

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 ¼ pound, sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

For Grilling & Basting:

2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Avocado oil for greasing the grill grates

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Add the chicken cutlets and toss until fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat the grill: Preheat the grill to 500°F and grease the grates by rubbing them with avocado oil on a paper towel.
Grill the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes.
Flip and baste: Turn the chicken over and brush the grilled side with balsamic glaze. Cook for another 4-6 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
Finish and rest: Flip the chicken once more and brush the remaining side with balsamic glaze. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Oven instructions: Preheat the oven to 450°F and place the marinated chicken on a broiler pan. Bake for 5 minutes per side, basting periodically with balsamic glaze. Switch the oven to broil for the last minute to enhance caramelization.

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