Description
Learn how to make juicy and delicious Grilled Balsamic Chicken with this go-to recipe! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner option!
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (sub Tamari for gluten-free)
- pinch of kosher salt + ground black pepper
- 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs*
Instructions
- Marinate: In a small bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, rice vinegar, lemon zest, garlic, soy sauce and pinch of salt and pepper. Place chicken in a glass container or resealable silicone bag. Pour marinade over the chicken and ensure it is fully coated. Place in refrigerator and let marinate a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
- Prep Grill: Bring grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees F) and ensure grill grates are clean.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken on direct heat (directly over flame) for 3-4 minutes per side (the bigger/thicker the thigh the longer you will need to cook it), flipping once. Remove from grill once the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F (use an instant-read meat thermometer).
- Rest and Serve: Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. We love serving these in our Balsamic Chicken Rice Bowls!
Notes
- Chicken Thighs*: You can definitely use bone-in chicken thighs or boneless chicken breasts – whichever you prefer. This is enough for approx. 4-6 chicken breasts. If grilling chicken breasts, just adjust your cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 246.1 mg
- Fat: 9.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.8 g
- Protein: 29.4 g
- Cholesterol: 140.1 mg