Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful balsamic chicken marinade! Combining sweet tangy balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, and earthy herbs, this easy-to-make marinade infuses chicken with delicious flavors that are perfect for grilling or baking. Enjoy tender, juicy chicken that will impress family and friends alike, whether it’s a cozy dinner or a backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over the chicken to coat evenly.
- Seal or cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375?F/190?C).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and grill each side for 6-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg