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Fire up your grill because these balsamic chicken breasts are delicious, thanks to the quick marinade in the recipe!

Upgrade your summer meal rotation with these juicy grilled chicken breasts infused with balsamic flavor that are a breeze to make!

top view of two balsamic grilled chicken breasts

Balsamic Chicken Breasts on the Grill

My family and I have a thing or two for grilled kabobs on summer weekends, so when I crave those delicious grilling marks in my classic balsamic chicken, it’s time to fire up the grill!

A quick 20-minute marinade infuses the meat with tons of mouthwatering flavors and then you just have to cook the chicken on your grill, add a delicious side, and tell your family to get ready to drool!

Ingredients

To infuse the chicken breasts with flavor, you’ll need balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning or oregano, honey to balance the vinegar acidity, and garlic cloves.

How to Make Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Since chicken breasts have thicker parts than others, I pound them down to ensure even cooking. Then, I place them in a zip bag with the simple marinade ingredients, let them marinate for 20 minutes or overnight, and the chicken is ready to be grilled. It takes about 7 minutes per side for the internal temperature to reach 165F.

Tips for Perfectly Grilled Balsamic Chicken

Follow these simple tips for cooking grilled chicken that turns out tender and juicy every time:

Flatten the chicken breasts to 1 inch thick for even cooking.

Make sure the grill is hot enough. Don’t place the chicken breasts on the grill until it reaches medium-high heat (about 375F). A hot surface sears the meat, locks the juices, and creates the grilling marks we all love!

Don’t overcook! Overcooking is the #1 reason for dry chicken breasts, so I use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness. When the internal temperature reaches 165F, chicken breasts are done.

close up of a balsamic grilled chicken breast

How Long Does It Take to Grill Chicken Breasts

From the moment you place the balsamic chicken breasts on the preheated grill, it takes 7 minutes on the first side and 5-7 minutes on the other for the meat to cook. Since not all chicken pieces are the same size and not all grills are equal, I recommend using a meat thermometer and cooking until the internal temperature hits 165F.

Easy Sides for Chicken Breasts

Simple and tasty side dishes turn this grilled balsamic chicken into an epic meal! My favorites for this recipe are corn on the cob, grilled veggie kabobs, cilantro lime rice, and this simple side salad.

Grilled Balsamic Chicken Breasts

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Marinate:: 20

Cook Time: 15

Fire up your grill because these balsamic chicken breasts are delicious, thanks to the quick marinade in the recipe!

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Ingredients

1 ½ lbs chicken breasts
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or oregano
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
Oil, for greasing the grill

Instructions

Prep:

Pound the chicken breasts down to 1-inch thick. This ensures they cook evenly.
Place the chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning or oregano, and garlic cloves in a zip bag. Marinate the chicken for 20 to 30 minutes. This can be marinated overnight.

Grill:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 375F in the gauge). Grease the grills and place the chicken breasts on the hot grates. Grill for 7 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook the other side for 5-7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F.