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Grilled Balsamic Chicken

June 30, 2013

I’ve wanted a grill for as long as I’ve lived alone. In my head, a grill was all that stood between me and these awesome meaty dinners every night of the week.

Now, I can privately admit that that’s not entirely the truth—let’s not pretend I’d actually make dinner after a 12-hour day. But, I WOULD cook meat way more often, and it would open up a whole new world of culinary possibilities. Plus, who doesn’t love that freshly-grilled flavor?!

Simple Grilled Balsamic Chicken | This delicious and super fast recipe is here for you on any weeknight! Easy grilled chicken with a simple marinade, on the table in less than 30 minutes. How to grill chicken, how to use balsamic vinegar, grilling tips. #balsamic #chicken #grilled

However, my apartment complex would never let me have a grill, and my new condo complex is the same. But there’s this nice patio just begging for a grill! What’s a girl to do?

Well, I did some digging, and apparently electric grills are a thing—not a very well-known thing, but a thing nonetheless. I knew I didn’t want to go the oversize George Foreman route. I found a few that got good reviews, and lucked out at Target a couple weeks ago and found a great CharBroil one on sale. This easy balsamic chicken recipe was its maiden voyage.

grilled balsamic chicken full plate

Isn’t that an amazing plate of food?! Look at me, making dinner on a work night like a grown-up BOSS.  Ain’t she gorgeous?! Putting it together wasn’t super fun, but totally worth it.

grill patio

My patio, on the other hand, looks a little rough since my dad and I pulled up the tile a couple weeks ago…

Oh yeah, making the food…well, this grilled balsamic chicken is pretty easy, really. You put all the marinade ingredients into a big ziploc bag or tupperware container. If you use tupperware, make sure it SUPER seals, because you’ll want to shake it around a little. Then put the chicken in there and squish or shake it around.

Marinate for at least an hour, two is best. I marinated it all day while I was at work, which I’ve heard can make chicken tough, but I didn’t have a problem.

Stick that bad boy in the fridge.

simple balsamic marinade for grilled chicken

When you’re ready to cook them, preheat your grill to medium.

Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for tenderloins.  Check with a meat thermometer and continue cooking until the thickest part registers at least 145 F (to be super super safe go for 165 F).  This definitely may take more time depending on the size of the chicken breasts.

chicken grilling

Easy peasy!

Simple Grilled Balsamic Chicken | This delicious and super fast recipe is here for you on any weeknight! Easy grilled chicken with a simple marinade, on the table in less than 30 minutes. How to grill chicken, how to use balsamic vinegar, grilling tips. #balsamic #chicken #grilled

This was such an easy work night meal, I might even make a habit out of it. It will be so nice to have a little more meat in my diet, and I can’t wait to try grilling EVERYTHING—fish, steak, veggies, pizza, fruit, cheese!

Other easy grilled recipes to try:

  • Balsamic & Honey Grilled Chicken
  • Cheesy Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary
  • Dynamite Grilled Chicken
  • Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Shawarma
  • Grilled Tomato Chicken with Barley Corn Salad
  • Barbecue Chardonnay Chicken

Grilled Balsamic Chicken

  • 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar (can substitute balsamic vinaigrette for more mild taste)
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 6-8 small tenderloins)

In a large ziploc bag or (really sealable) tupperware container, mix the balsamic, soy sauce, brown sugar, thyme, and pepper. Add your chicken breasts to the marinade. Make sure to get all the excess air out of the bag and seal. Marinate for minimum of an hour in the fridge, around 2 is recommended. You can also marinate 15 minutes at room temperature. Though I know some people don’t recommend it, I marinated it all day while I was at work.

Preheat your grill to medium heat.  Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for tenderloins.  Check with a meat thermometer and continue cooking until the thickest part registers at least 145 F (to be super super safe go for 165 F).  This definitely may take more time depending on the size of the chicken breasts.

*Optional* You can take your excess marinade and pour into a saucepan. Heat marinade over medium-high or high heat until it reaches a boil, and continue to boil for a few minutes, until it reduces to a sauce, then serve over your cooked chicken.

Original recipe here

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Simple Grilled Balsamic Chicken | This delicious and super fast recipe is here for you on any weeknight! Easy grilled chicken with a simple marinade, on the table in less than 30 minutes. How to grill chicken, how to use balsamic vinegar, grilling tips. #balsamic #chicken #grilled

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