Balsamic Chicken Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Balsamic Chicken Marinade Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by mixing balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and minced garlic to create a marinade rich with sweet and tangy flavors complemented by herbaceous and savory elements. Chicken pieces are coated thoroughly and refrigerated for 30 minutes to 24 hours to absorb the marinade.
Cooking methods include baking the marinated chicken, uncovered, at 425°F for times varying by cut, or grilling over medium heat for a similar timing. This flexibility allows the chicken to develop a caramelized exterior while staying moist inside. Bone-in thighs require longer cooking compared to boneless cuts.
Additionally, the recipe offers options to freeze the raw marinated chicken for later preparation, aiding meal planning. This marinade provides a balanced flavor profile suited for versatile chicken dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lb chicken thigh or chicken breast
Instructions
- Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Mix it around a little so that all the pieces are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl then put it into your fridge to marinate for 30 minutes – 24 hours.
Cook the chicken
- Bake: Put the chicken and all of the marinade into a shallow baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, uncovered, for 15 minutes for boneless thighs, 20-25 minutes for breast, and 35-40 minutes for bone-in thighs.Grill: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes for boneless thighs, 18-22 minutes for breast, and 30-35 minutes (over indirect heat) for bone-in thighs.
Optional: freeze the chicken
- Put the raw chicken into freezer bags (we love these Stasher freezer bags!) then pour the marinade over the top. Squish the bag around a little so that the chicken is coated in the marinade then seal the bag and put it into your freezer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ¼ of recipe | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 854mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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