Description
Juicy grilled chicken made with a savory and tangy marinade that delivers bold flavor and tender texture every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness
- Slice thick breasts in half to create cutlets if needed
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and seasonings
- Place chicken in a sealable bag and pour marinade over it
- Remove excess air, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours
- Preheat grill to high heat and clean grates
- Remove chicken from fridge 30 minutes before grilling
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes without flipping
- Flip once and cook another 5–7 minutes until 165°F internal temperature
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing
Notes
- Do not marinate longer than 12 hours to avoid tough texture
- Always marinate chicken in the refrigerator
- Do not reuse marinade unless boiled first
- Bring chicken to room temperature before grilling
- Use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg