Description
This Balsamic Chicken Marinade Recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare chicken for grilling, baking, or pan-searing. The marinade infuses the chicken with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, resulting in juicy and delicious chicken every time.
Ingredients
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Main Marinade:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken:
- 1½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or dish. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
- Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before serving.
Notes
- This marinade is versatile and works well with chicken or grilled vegetables.
- For a stronger flavor, marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
