Balsamic herb grilled chicken marinade
Balsamic herb grilled chicken marinade is tangy, herby and bright and perfect for a quick and easy marinade to give delicious flavor to your grilled chicken rotation.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or substitute ¾ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl (or plastic bag) and stir until combined.
- Remove ¼ cup of the marinade to use later for basting and keep covered, separately.
- Add chicken to the bowl or bag, turn to coat, then refrigerate and marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours and up to 5-6 hours. (If you’re pressed for time, just make sure to do a minimum of 30 minutes.)
- Preheat grill to medium heat and brush with oil.
- Add marinated chicken to grill.
- Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. (Timing will depend on which cut of chicken you use and its thickness. I recommend using a meat thermometer.)
- Baste with reserved marinade while grilling.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
You’ll want to marinate your chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes. I think 1-2 hours is a good goal to get the maximum amount of flavor. And if you want to put this together in the morning, before work, that’s fine too.
I highly recommend you reserve about ¼ cup of the marinade to baste on while the chicken is cooking and to drizzle over at the end. It really helps bring home the flavors and keep it extra juicy and tasty! Just be careful to separate it out before you add the chicken to avoid cross contamination.
This recipe makes enough for about 2 pounds of chicken. Adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 492mg | Sugar: 8g
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