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Perfectly Grilled Chicken

45-MinutesChickenClassicDinnerGarlicGrillHeartyHotSaltySavory
Time :45 minutes
Yield :4 servings
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Juicy grilled barbecue chicken breast garnished with fresh parsley on a white cutting board. Perfect for outdoor grilling, summer cookouts, and flavorful poultry recipes.

The Scoop

This chicken brings the marinade and the grill marks!
Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, and rosemary come together for a tangy-sweet marinade that gives juicy chicken plenty of savory flavor and a beautifully caramelized finish.
Easy enough for a weeknight, good enough to disappear at the next cookout!
Hack it:
Add Dijon mustard to the marinade for extra tang and a richer glaze.
Swap rosemary and thyme for oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning.
Finish with crumbled feta, goat cheese, or shaved Parmesan.
Serve with grilled peaches, nectarines, or pineapple for a sweet-savory twist.
Leftovers:
Slice the chicken into a grilled chicken Caesar or chopped salad.
Stuff it into wraps with greens, feta, cucumber, and a creamy dressing.
Turn it into a grain bowl with rice, roasted vegetables, and avocado.
Add chopped chicken to pasta with tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan.
Pile it onto toasted bread with mozzarella and roasted peppers for a hot sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • parsley, to taste, freshly chopped, for garnish

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, the brown sugar, the garlic, the dried thyme, and the dried rosemary.
  • Season the marinade generously with the salt and the pepper.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Let the chicken breasts sit in the marinade for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken breasts and grill, basting them with the marinade, until cooked through at 165 degrees F internally, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Garnish with the parsley and serve.
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