Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Olive Tapenade
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 chicken breasts
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Calories
431 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Olive Tapenade
Description
Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Olive Tapenade features chicken breasts marinated in a combination of extra virgin olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, garlic-flavored whole grain mustard, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or tarragon. The marinade imparts a bright, slightly tangy, and savory character to the meat.
The chicken is grilled starting over high direct heat to achieve grill marks, then moved to cooler indirect heat and covered to cook more gently. Basted regularly with reserved marinade, this method helps achieve a juicy and tender texture without drying. The tapenade and chunks of feta served alongside add additional savory notes with briny and salty flavors that complement the chicken.
This recipe suits outdoor grilling occasions and pairs well with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 skinless , boneless Simple Truth chicken breasts
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup golden balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ cup whole grain mustard Private Selection, garlic flavored
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- 1 fresh herbs such as Simple Truth tarragon, rosemary or thyme, chopped, heaping tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- olive tapenade recipe below and chunks of feta cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Trim any extra fat from the chicken breasts and place in a bowl or a gallon size freezer bag.
- 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.
- When ready to grill, bring one side of an outdoor grill to high heat with the other side off.
- 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.
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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