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Balsamic Italian Marinated Chicken Breasts
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5 from 3 votes

Balsamic Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

A classic, easy and delicious marinade that will bring bland chicken to life. Recipe from Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Blog (www.BurnTheFatBlog.com)
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken breast, chicken recipes, Italian, marinades
Servings: 4
Calories: 246kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Chicken breast (567g)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Flatten thick or uneven chicken breasts with meat mallet and place in large ziplock bag
  • Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper, and salt to a bowl of Pyrex cup
  • Stir marinade until all the ingredients are mixed
  • Add marinade to the bag, massage evenly into the chicken, squeeze out the air, and seal
  • Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours, or up to 8 to 12 hours max
  • Coat grill (or pan) with nonstick cooking spray and pre-heat. 425 to 450F for electric grill or med-high on stovetop with grill pan
  • Grill about 5 minutes per side or until done (internal temp 165F)

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast (5 oz) | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 32.1g | Fat: 10.5g