Balsamic Chicken Marinade Recipe
This balsamic chicken marinade is made using ingredients you probably have on hand. It will become a favorite for either grilling or baking in the oven!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, white or dark (see note)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (see note)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, white or dark, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place chicken in a bowl or a zip-top bag and pour marinade over chicken. Make sure all parts of the chicken are coated with marinade. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours before cooking.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- When ready to cook, remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard marinade.
- To Grill: Grill chicken over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of meat and exact grill temperature. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken in greased baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Baking time depends on thickness of chicken pieces.
- To Air Fry: Preheat air fryer at 375°F for five minutes. Place chicken in air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip, and continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Cook chicken (all methods) until internal temperature reads 165°F on an instant read thermometer. Do not overcook.
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Notes
- Makes enough marinade for 1 to 4 pounds of chicken. Choose any cut of chicken you like.
- I often use white balsamic vinegar which doesn't discolor the chicken but traditional balsamic vinegar is fine, too, and has richer flavor.
- Nutritional information is a very rough estimate, given that much of the marinade is thrown out.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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