Description
A delicious grilled chicken recipe marinated in balsamic vinegar and fresh basil, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag, ensuring the chicken is well-coated, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the Chicken from Marinade: Take the chicken out of the marinade and discard the leftover marinade.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Right before serving, sprinkle with chopped basil.
Notes
Marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor. Rest the chicken after grilling for juicy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg