Simple Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken
By
Kitchen Crew
@JustaPinch
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Chicken breasts are a healthy summertime dinner but since they are such a lean meat, it’s easy to overcook and dry out the chicken. The key is to marinate the chicken breast. This fantastic honey balsamic marinade that tenderizes the meat and adds tons of flavor.
Ingredients
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4skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
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1/2 cbalsamic vinegar
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1/3 cchicken broth
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1 tspItalian seasoning
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/4 tspblack pepper
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1/4 choney
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·non-stick grilling spray
How to Make Simple Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- In a small bowl, stir together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pound out the chicken so that it is an even thickness (this also tenderizes the meat).
- Put the chicken in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour half the marinade in the bag. Let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Spray the grill with a grilling non-stick spray. Preheat the grill, on medium heat, to between 350-400.
- While the grill is preheating and chicken marinating, mix honey into the leftover marinade. Stir for about one minute until it dissolves making a honey balsamic sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill. Close the lid (for even cooking) and grill for 7 minutes
- Lift the lid, flip the chicken, and brush the grilled side with the honey balsamic sauce. Close the lid and grill for 7 minutes more (if the grill gets too hot adjust the temperature).
- After 7 minutes, check the temperature of the meat with an instant-read thermometer. If it says 160 degrees, it’s ready. If under 160 degrees, close the lid and cook for a couple more minutes; then check again.
- Once the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, remove the chicken breasts from the grill to a plate. Brush the top with more sauce and lightly cover with foil. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes then serve.
- Chicken breasts need to be 165 degrees to be safe to eat. They will continue to cook and raise another 5 to 10 degrees as it rests.
