Brown Sugar Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Balsamic marinated chicken on grill glazed with balsamic marinade.

Brown Sugar Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Erin Indahl-Fink

This super simple balsamic grilled chicken will be your new favorite dinner idea! Made with a 5-ingredient balsamic chicken marinade, this balsamic chicken recipe is done and on the table in under 20 minutes!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Course Dinner/Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

Gallon sized Zip-Lock Bags Ideal for marinating chicken and steak, these zip-lock bags keep everything sealed and spill-proof for refrigeration.
Grilling Tongs These stainless steel grilling tongs by OXO are perfect for quick grilling.
Mini Whisk Fantastic for small batch recipes, this mini whisk is ideal for dressings, sauces and marinades.

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breasts about 3-4 medium breasts

For marinade:

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2-3 cloves
1 teaspoon ground pepper several turns of the pepper grinder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic and pepper. Reserve about 3 Tbsp. of the marinade and set aside.
Place the chicken breasts into a resealable bag (or resealable container with lid), and pour the remainder of the marinade over the chicken. Coat chicken well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
Heat grill to medium-high. Treat grill grates with olive oil, or non-stick grilling spray. (If using spray, be sure to turn OFF the grill, spray, and then turn back on.) Place chicken over indirect heat, and grill approximately 6 minutes (per side.) Once you turn the chicken, brush with the reserved balsamic marinade, and let it cook for its final 6 minutes.
Remove chicken from grill, transfer to serving plate, and enjoy right away.

Notes

Be sure to check the chicken for doneness by either testing with a meat thermometer, insuring it has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees. You can also cut into the chicken - the meat is done when it is all white (no pink) and the juices run clear.

You can also use other types of chicken pieces besides breasts - legs, thighs, and even wings are great with this marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

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