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Grilled Chicken Marinade
With balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and spices, this Grilled Chicken Marinade results in tender, juicy, and flavorful grilled chicken each and every time. A summer grilling staple!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 22 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Mix together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, whisking until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all pieces are well-coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Heat a stove-top grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
- Take the chicken out of the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and set aside the remaining marinade for basting.
- Place the chicken on the hot grill pan. Cook for 6-7 minutes on one side without disturbing it to get good grill marks. Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During the last few minutes of cooking, you can brush the chicken with a little of the reserved marinade for extra flavor. Avoid basting in the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
703mg
(29%)
Potassium
846mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
224IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.