Company-Worthy Balsamic Chicken Marinade (Grill or Oven!)
This delicious easy balsamic chicken marinade requires just a few ingredients like balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil; and yields super flavorful and juicy chicken breasts or chicken thighs on the grill or in the oven. A short list of ingredients and quick marinade time makes it easy & doable enough for everyday, but tastes absolutely company-worthy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon no-salt added dried Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
Grilling Instructions
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt together in a large baking dish or 1-gallon zip-top bag until well combined.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
- Toss the chicken in the marinade in the baking dish or zip-top bag to coat, then press as much air out of the bag (if using) as possible, or cover with plastic wrap (if using a baking dish). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, flipping halfway through.
- When ready to grill, heat a gas grill to high. Allow to preheat, then remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off any excess, and discard any remaining marinade from the bag or dish.
- Grill, with the cover down, for 5-6 minutes, then flip, and grill uncovered until the internal temperature reaches 165F, about 5-6 additional minutes.
- Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of marinade. Slice against the grain into ½ inch slices and serve.
Oven Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Add the chicken to a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Notes
- See blog post, above, for substitution suggestions, storage, and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 4) | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
