Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Make the EASIEST Balsamic Grilled Chicken with this recipe. Simply toss chicken breasts in a balsamic vinaigrette to marinate and then grill.

Make-ahead

Minimal prep

You’ll Learn: Just how easy meal-prepping protein for the week can be

Worth It: Every bite is packed with flavor

Bonus: This chicken goes well with just about anything

Balsamic grilled chicken is the perfect summer meal prep addition

In the summer I do everything I can to cook meals outside. This includes making some of my meal prep on a grill like this balsamic grilled chicken.

This balsamic chicken is perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps and grain bowls. I like to pair this with a simple caesar salad or a strawberry quinoa salad or even a mediterranean orzo salad. This chicken would be delicious in a chicken caprese sandwich.

It is SO simple to make, but still loaded with flavor. Use this balsamic chicken as the base of your dish to build a meal around.

Kitchen tools

• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Liquid measuring cup
• Mixing bowls
• Grill or grill pan
• Tongs
• Cooking brush

Serving suggestions

This balsamic chicken is the perfect protein to serve with summer salads. I like to make a simple caprese salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic glaze and then serve it alongside the sliced chicken. You could also serve it with some simple potatoes or rice.

Here are some my favorite summer salads to serve with this:

• Summer Corn Salad
• Mango Salad
• Sourdough Panzanella Salad

Ingredients

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this balsamic chicken with just two basic ingredients.

• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• balsamic vinaigrette

what should i use for a balsamic chicken marinade?

You can use any balsamic dressing or balsamic vinaigrette to marinate your chicken. I like to use my homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette, but a store bought dressing is a perfect balsamic grilled chicken marinade.

My favorite balsamic vinaigrette is made with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and dijon mustard. I just blend all of that together to make the perfect, creamy balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredient substitutions

I like to make this balsamic chicken recipe with boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, but you can also use chicken thighs. Marinate the chicken thighs in the same balsamic sauce.

They may take a bit longer to cook on the grill so be sure to check for an internal temperature of 165F before removing from the grill.

How to make balsamic grilled chicken

Step 1: Prepare and Marinate chicken breasts

To begin, slice chicken breasts in half longways so you have 2 thinner pieces. Then, add to a large mixing bowl and pour one cup of balsamic vinaigrette into the bowl.

Toss to coat chicken completely. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate.

Then, marinate the chicken for at least one hour, but up to 8 hours.

Step 2: grill marinated balsamic chicken

Next, remove marinated chicken from the fridge and preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high. Remove chicken from the marinade, but save the marinade on the side.

Then, place chicken on a hot grill. Grill on one side for 2 minutes then flip and baste the chicken with extra marinade.

Grill for another 2 minutes. Flip and baste again and grill for 2 more minutes. Flip one final time and grill for 2 minutes. Close the grill between each flip.

The chicken will be on the grill for a total of 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Finally, allow the chicken to rest on a cutting board or plate for a few minutes before enjoying.

storage and reheating

Once prepared, allow the chicken to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

I like to eat the leftovers of this chicken cold on salads, but you can reheat it. Cut the chicken into slices or cubes and gently reheat over medium low heat on the stovetop.

Check out these other delicious grilling recipes

• Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
• Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
• Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
• Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken

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Recipe

Balsamic Grilled Chicken

5 from 5 votes

Balsamic grilled chicken made from marinating chicken breast in a simple balsamic vinaigrette

Recipe By: Madeline Tague

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 15 minutes minutes

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Servings: 2 servings

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette homemade or store bought

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Instructions

• Slice chicken breasts in half longways so you have 2 thinner pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl and pour one cup of balsamic vinaigrette into the bowl. Toss to coat chicken completely.
• Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate. Marinate the chicken for at least one hour, but up to 8 hours.
• Remove marinated chicken from the fridge and preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high. Remove chicken from the marinade, but save the marinade on the side.
• Place chicken on the hot grill. Grill on one side for 2 minutes then flip and baste the chicken with extra marinade. Grill for another 2 minutes. Flip and baste again and grill for 2 more minutes. Flip one final time and grill for 2 minutes. Close the grill between each flip.
• The chicken will be on the grill for a total of 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Allow the chicken to rest on a cutting board or plate for a few minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2g, Calories: 561kcal (28%), Carbohydrates: 8g (3%), Protein: 24g (48%), Fat: 46g (71%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 72mg (24%), Sodium: 1193mg (52%), Potassium: 418mg (12%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 34IU (1%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 17mg (2%), Iron: 0.4mg (2%)

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.