5.0 from 12 votes
Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken
This tender chicken is marinated, grilled, and then topped with a delicious Blackberry-Balsamic Glaze. It is easy to throw together and perfect for using up those summer berries!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 22 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 724 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 2 cups blackberries mashed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- hot sauce a few shakes of your choice brand
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
- 6 chicken breasts about 3 pounds total
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup blackberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the 2 cups blackberries. Add to a large ziplock bag, along with the olive oil, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and steak seasoning. Add the chicken and shake it up so everything gets all mixed together.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24. Turn every couple hours.
- Heat grill to medium heat. If your chicken breasts are very thick, use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound them down a bit. They will cook more evenly that way.
- Prepare the glaze: in a small saucepan combine COLD water and cornstarch with a whisk. Turn the heat to medium. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, and 1 cup blackberries. Mash the berries. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Set over low heat and stir occasionally to keep warm while you cook the chicken.
- Grill the chicken for 3-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes or so. I highly recommend a meat thermometer.
- Serve the hot chicken with the warm glaze spooned over the top. Goes great with grilled corn and mashed potatoes!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
724kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Potassium
998mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 724
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 724kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 998mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.