Juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken (Easy Chicken Marinade!)

sliced balsamic grilled chicken made with a 4 ingredient chicken marinade

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Juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken (Easy Chicken Marinade!)

This balsamic grilled chicken recipe makes the most juicy and succulent boneless skinless breasts EVER! Made with a simple 4 ingredient balsamic chicken marinade and just 10 minutes of marinating time.

Prep Time14

Cook Time16

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: balsamic, chicken, cookout, easy, grilled, healthy, juicy, main dish, marinated, meal prep, outdoor cooking, quick, succulent, tender

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
▢ ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
▢ ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
▢ 4 garlic cloves, crushed
▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Tenderize the chicken breasts using a meat tenderizer. Then place them in a Ziploc bag, and pour the marinade mixture over top. Close the bag tightly and squish it around to coat the chicken. Place the bag on a plate and marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
Discard the excess marinade. Clean and oil your grill grates. Then grill chicken over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 160°F.
Remove the chicken breasts to a platter to rest and cover with a tent of aluminum foil for 10 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

*Italian Seasoning
This balsamic vinegar chicken marinade recipe has been tested with my go-to brand of Italian seasoning. It is a coarser mix then most other Italian seasonings. If you use a brand that is more finely ground or powder-like, I recommend starting with a half tablespoon and adding more to taste.

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