Balsamic Chicken Marinade

balsamic chicken that has been marinated with balsamic vinegar and herbs

This best balsamic chicken marinade is tangy, herb-infused, and packed with flavor for the juiciest grilled chicken. Whether you're making boneless or bone-in thighs or breasts, this quick and easy marinade is great for the grill, oven, or baked chicken for a salad.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic pressed, more to taste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into tenders

Instructions

For balsamic chicken

Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.
Place chicken tenders in a zippered plastic bag and pour marinade in. Squish the chicken around so that all pieces are completely covered in the liquid. If they are not, mix up another batch of marinade and add to the first. It is important that all the chicken is soaking in the balsamic marinade.
Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 15 minutes up to overnight.
When you're ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the bag and throw the marinade and the bag away. Prepare chicken using your favorite method to an internal temperature of 165ºF.

For marinated balsamic chicken on the stovetop

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place chicken in a single layer and cook for about 8 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.

For marinated balsamic chicken in the oven

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place chicken on a sheet pan and surround with veggies of your choice. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF and veggies are crisp-tender.

For grilled balsamic chicken

Place chicken on a hot grill over medium-high heat and cook with the lid closed for 6 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.

Notes

You can make a delicious balsamic chicken and veggies skillet with this chicken. Click the link for those instructions.

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Keyword balsamic, chicken

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