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Sweet-Tangy Balsamic Chicken Grill & Bake Marinade

A quick 5-minute sweet and tangy balsamic chicken marinade that delivers juicy, flavor-packed chicken whether you grill, pan-sear, or bake.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 267
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Pour half the marinade over them, reserving the rest. Flip to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1–1½ hours.
  3. When ready to cook, heat grill to medium or preheat oven to 400°F. Discard used marinade.
  4. For grill: Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste with reserved marinade in the last 2 minutes. For oven: Bake 20–25 minutes on a lined sheet pan. For stovetop: Sear 5–6 minutes per side in a hot, oiled skillet, then finish in a 375°F oven for 6–8 minutes.