Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Olive Tapenade

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    2 chicken breasts

  • Calories

    431 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Olive Tapenade

A simple marinade with two kinds of balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs, and grainy mustard gives this grilled balsamic chicken topped with an easy olive and sun dried tomato tapenade a classic Mediterranean flavor zing.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 skinless , boneless Simple Truth chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup golden balsamic vinegar
  • cup Private Selection Whole Grain Garlic Mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh herbs , such as Simple Truth tarragon, rosemary or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Serve with Olive Tapenade , recipe below and chunks of feta cheese
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Instructions

  1. Trim any extra fat from the chicken breasts and place in a bowl or a gallon size freezer bag.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegars, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, and salt and pepper. Reserve half of the marinade and add the other half to the bowl or bag with the cihcken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight, turning occasionally.
  3. When ready to grill, bring one side of an outdoor grill to high heat with the other side off.
  4. Oil the grill grates well and drizzle the chicken breasts with more olive oil, then place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until grill marks appear, then flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Move the chicken to the cooler grates of the grill, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer a few tablespoons of the reserved marinade to another bowl and use it to baste the chicken with and flip. Continue cooking, basting, and flipping until the breasts have an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Move the chicken to the hot side of the grill to add more grill marks and color to the chicken breast but be sure to watch them so the balsamic marinade doesn't burn.The length of cooking time will depend up on the thickness of the breasts but you should count on the whole cooking time to be about 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a platter and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with olive tapenade, chunks of feta cheese minced herbs and drizzle with any leftover marinade or olive oil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 1452mg (61%) Potassium 376mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2chicken breasts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1452mg 61%
Potassium 376mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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