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Grilled Balsamic Chicken

Grilled Balsamic Chicken

The ultimate summer dish, Grilled Balsamic Chicken is bursting with flavor and easy to make. Perfect for barbecues and weeknight dinners, the rich marinade delivers tender, juicy chicken every time. Ideal for meal prep or sharing with family, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup golden balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup Private Selection Whole Grain Garlic Mustard
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • Juice of ½ piece lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, rosemary or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and coarsely chopped (7 ounce jar)
  • 4 ounces green olives drained and pitted
  • 6 ounces mixed Greek olives drained and pitted
  • Juice of 1 piece lemon
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons capers drained

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Trim any extra fat from the chicken breasts and place them in a bowl or a gallon size freezer bag.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegars, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Reserve half of the marinade and add the other half to the bowl or bag with the chicken. Marinate for at least thirty minutes up to overnight, turning occasionally.
  3. When ready to grill, preheat your grill with one side on high heat and the other side off.
  4. Oil the grill grates well and drizzle the chicken breasts with more olive oil, then place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cook for two to three minutes or until grill marks appear, then flip the chicken and cook for another two to three minutes.
  5. Move the chicken to the cooler grates of the grill, cover, and cook for ten minutes. Transfer a few tablespoons of the reserved marinade to another bowl and use it to baste the chicken while flipping.
  6. Continue cooking, basting, and flipping until the breasts have an internal temperature of 165ºF. Move the chicken to the hot side of the grill to add more grill marks and color to the breast.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a platter and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for five minutes. Serve with olive tapenade, chunks of feta cheese, minced herbs, and drizzle with any leftover marinade or olive oil.
  8. Add the garlic and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor and process on high until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then add the sun-dried tomatoes and process until the tomatoes are chopped.
  9. Add the green olives and the Greek olive mix, and pulse two times until coarsely chopped. Stir in lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, pepper, parsley, and capers.
  10. This tapenade will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Tip: If you want a quicker grilled chicken breast, slice the boneless breasts in half lengthwise before marinating for a thinner slice that will cook twice as fast.