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Balsamic Chicken Marinade

Robustly flavored Balsamic Chicken! Chicken is soaked in a flavorful garlic and herb + balsamic vinegar marinade then grilled to browned perfection.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
  • 2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (or 0.75 tsp dried)
  • 2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or 0.75 tsp dried)
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

Garnish (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag (or you can use a bowl).
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour marinade over chicken in bag (or bowl). Seal bag while pressing out excess air.
  • Rub marinade over chicken (twist and tie top of bag so marinade fully covers the chicken).
  • Let marinate in fridge for 2 to 8 hours for breasts and 2 to 24 hours for thighs.
  • Heat grill over medium-high heat to 400 degrees. Partway through heating, clean and oil grill grates.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, shaking excess marinade back into the bag. Transfer to grill and cook covered about 5 to 8 minutes per side.
  • Cook time varies based on thickness. Check internal temperature of chicken in the thickest portion to 165 degrees for doneness.
  • Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

This balsamic chicken marinade is perfect for grilling or baking.