Balsamic Chicken Recipe

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Our Balsamic Chicken packs a major punch of flavor thanks to the simple balsamic chicken marinade. Perfect for grilling out or cook the chicken on the stove or in the air fryer. Either way, this juicy chicken is always delicious and packed with big flavor.

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This balsamic chicken recipe starts with a quick 20 minute marinade that packs a punch!

Fire Up The Grill For This Balsamic Chicken Recipe!

I’ve been on a big chicken kick lately, but I think I’ve maybe started over-chicken-ing my family.

Do you ever have that issue?

“Chicken? Again?!”

Well, I’m happy to say that this balsamic chicken is always a hit, no matter how much chicken we’ve eaten lately.

Between the balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic, this balsamic chicken marinade is not only super flavorful, it’s also super simple to make with ingredients you have on hand.

Plus, it’s good for those days when you have no idea what’s for dinner, because the chicken only needs to sit in the marinade for about 20 minutes. Winning!

Other chicken favorites include our grilled teriyaki chicken and chili lime chicken!

What We Love About This BALSAMIC CHICKEN Recipe:

Flavor: The purpose of pretty much any marinade is to add flavor and that’s exactly what you get with this honey balsamic marinade. The chicken soaks it up quickly too – you’ll only need 20-30 minutes.
Versatile: The nice thing about this chicken is you can cook it any way you like after marinating. We prefer to grill it, but searing it on the stove top or popping it in the air fryer are great options as well.
Meal Prep: Chicken reheats beautifully so feel free to double this one for meal prep. Slice your chicken breasts up and serve them over a green salad topped with our Greek dressing.

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Ingredient Notes:

Ingredients for balsamic chicken recipe laid out on counter.

Balsamic Vinegar – This is a must! You can find this in any grocery store or find a bottle that looks good on Amazon. This one is a great price with great reviews!

Chicken Broth – We’re marinating chicken so why not make it with some chicken broth? You could use water here as well.

Honey – You can use your favorite brand of honey here or find some local if you can for the best flavor.

Italian Seasoning – This is a blend of dried herbs, like rosemary, thyme, and basil.

Chicken Breast – You’ll need four chicken breasts, about 5 ounces each. If they are very thick you may want to slice them in half or pound them out to help them cook more evenly.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Balsamic Chicken Marinade:

Balsamic marinade being whisked together in bowl.

To begin add the balsamic vinegar with some chicken broth, honey, minced garlic, and a little olive oil to a large mixing bowl. Toss in some Italian seasoning as well. So much flavor! Whisk until well combined.

Stir this mixture well and then pour 3/4 of the balsamic marinade over some chicken breasts in a baking dish or a shallow container of some kind. Let the chicken marinate for 20-30 minutes.

Grill the chicken on each side for about 5-6 minutes each, depending on how thick your chicken breasts are. While the chicken cooks, baste with the reserved marinade. Continue cooking until they reach a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Helpful Tip!

If the chicken breasts you are using are extra large consider slicing them in half lengthwise or pounding them out. This is a good idea anyways as it will create more surface area and allow the marinade to work into the chicken further and that means extra flavor! This will also help your chicken to cook evenly without drying out.

Alternate Cooking Methods:

Skillet: If you’re cooking indoors on the stove, just grab a heavy bottomed pan and heat it over medium heat.

I’ll always choose cast iron and this skillet is my favorite. It’s large enough to fit 4 pieces of chicken and it will last forever.

Drizzle your skillet with a little oil and then add in your chicken breasts and cook for about 10 minutes.

Take the reserved marinade mixture and add it to the hot pan with the chicken.

Let that sauce come to a boil and thicken up a bit and coat your chicken with the sauce.

You’re ready to serve!

Air Fry: Spritz your air fryer basket with non-stick spray and arrange the chicken in an even layer, making sure to leave room for air to flow between each piece of chicken.

Air fry at 380 degrees for about 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.

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I love using this meat thermometer for making sure the meat is fully cooked! Easy for beginners & absolutely worth the low cost.

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Balsamic chicken on plate being cut with a knife and fork.

What to Serve with this Balsamic Chicken Recipe:

Italian Pasta Salad: This one is packed with goodies and my homemade dressing is so good!

Cucumber Salad: Cool, crisp, refreshing, and beyond easy.

Jiffy Corn Casserole: Personally, I think this dish goes well with anything. It’s a favorite.

Roasted Vegetables: So simple and healthy!

Blackberry Cobbler: The perfect dessert for just about any meal.

Asian Cucumber Salad: My current food obsession. We pair this with just about everything.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I marinade chicken for longer than 30 minutes?

While you really only need 20-30 minutes for the chicken to soak up the flavors in this marinade, you may leave it in the marinade for up to 8 hours. Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator while marinating.

How to store leftover balsamic chicken?

You can keep any cooked, leftover chicken stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. You can also freeze the chicken for up to a few months. Thaw before reheating.

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