Description
Juicy, marinated balsamic chicken breasts baked or grilled to perfection! This easy chicken recipe is full of flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
- balsamic glaze, for topping, optional
Instructions
- Prep: Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag; set aside.
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate: Add the marinade to the chicken breasts; seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
- To Bake: Preheat the oven to 425ËšF, spray a baking dish with cooking oil, pat chicken dry, and bake uncovered for 22 to 24 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers at 165ËšF.
- To Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high (425ËšF to 450ËšF), brush the grill grates with oil, and grill for 5 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165ËšF.
- Finish and serve: Remove the chicken from the heat, let it rest for 8 to 10 minutes, and top with balsamic glaze.
Notes
Let chicken rest for 8 to 10 minutes to absorb flavors and retain juiciness. Marinate for at least one hour, up to 12 hours for better results. Always check that the internal cooked temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 717 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg