Balsamic Chicken Marinade
Balsamic Chicken Marinade turns basic chicken into an easy, flavor-packed dinner that's tender, savory, and cooked to perfection.
Servings: 4 servings (if served with sides)
Cost: $4.87
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan (or large pan)
Ingredients
- 1 pound (2 small) chicken breasts sliced in half to get 4 smaller pieces
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 large lemon
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner pieces. Pound to even thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside 1/3 cup marinade for later use.
- Add the remaining marinade and chicken to a resealable plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
- Clean and oil grill grates. Preheat grill to medium heat (400–450°F). Grill chicken 4–6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade while grilling.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken before serving.
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Notes
Stovetop option: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Let excess marinade drip off chicken, then cook for 2–4 minutes per side until done. Remove and brush with reserved marinade.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.9mg