Description
Healthy Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken delivers a sophisticated, tangy sweetness without the need for refined sugars or complex techniques. It maximizes efficiency in the kitchen with a simple marinade that doubles as a glaze.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small glass bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup for glazing later
- Place the chicken in a large bag or dish and coat with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F)
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used liquid. Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side
- Brush the reserved marinade onto the chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking
- Remove the chicken when the internal temperature reaches 165°F and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Pound chicken to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness at 165°F.
Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg