Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
189 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken
Description
The Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken recipe uses a well-rounded seasoning mix applied to the chicken breasts before sealing them in a ziplock bag with half of the honey balsamic sauce mixture. The sauce consists of honey, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, and minced garlic, providing sweetness balanced with acidity and a hint of savory depth. The marinating time of at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken.
Grilling the chicken over medium-high heat results in nicely seared pieces with a caramelized exterior from the honey component, while maintaining juiciness inside. The reserved half of the sauce is warmed separately to deglaze a pan and then brushed over the grilled chicken for a concentrated flavor boost and moist finish.
This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables, salads, or rice, serving as a versatile main course for outdoor cooking or casual dinners. Preparing the marinade and seasoning in advance simplifies the cooking process.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
Honey Balsamic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¾ teaspoon onion powder. Pour the seasoning mixture into a large ziplock bag.
- Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts to the ziplock bag. Seal the bag and massage the seasonings to completely coat the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Stir to combine then pour half of the sauce into the Ziplock bag. Seal the bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 5-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
- Place the reserved sauce in a small saucepan over medium hight heat. Heat the sauce and allow it to deglaze for 2-3 minutes. Brush the sauce on top of grilled chicken and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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