Grilled Balsamic Chicken -

A grilled chicken breast on a plate with a bite on a fork.

Grilled Balsamic Chicken

This tender, juicy. grilled balsamic chicken is so easy to prep ahead and throw on the grill at dinnertime! It's a new favorite that's perfect for any occasion.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

marinating time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 331kcal

Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 clove garlic minced
kosher salt
black pepper
Fresh basil chopped

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Instructions

If your chicken breasts are quite thick, pound the thicker part down to get an even thickness, or slice them horizontally to make chicken cutlets.
In a large bowl, or glass container with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade for basting.
Add the chicken to the bowl or container and toss to coat completely. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours (2-3 hours in optimal).
Preheat your grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper.
Grill for about 5 minutes on the first side, with the lid down, flip, close the lid, and grill another 3-5 minutes, basting once or twice with reserved marinade, until cooked through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, and sprinkle with fresh basil.

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Storage Instructions

This grilled balsamic chicken is great for meal prep because you can make some and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. If you want to freeze it, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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