Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Chicken
If you're looking for a simple and flavor-packed recipe to grill, you must try this Balsamic Rosemary Grilled Chicken! Chicken soaks in a robust marinade of garlic, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and rosemary before heading off to the grill. Serve as is with just about any side dish or slice to top of your favorite salad.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 4 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 pinches red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves stripped and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil or any light, flavorless oil
- 1½ pounds thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add the chicken (thin-cut breasts or even thigh meat will work).
- In a smaller bowl whisk together the sugar, garlic, pepper, pepper flakes, rosemary, vinegar, tamari and olive oil until combined. Pour the marinade over the chicken and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
- Spray your grill pan or use a paper towel dipped in some avocado or olive oil and grease your out door grill prior to preheating.
- Preheat your grill pan on medium to medium-high heat (stovetop) or your outdoor grill to 400°-450℉ (or 200°-230℃), adjusting the temperature as it cooks to avoid burning.
- Grill the first side for 3 to 4 minutes before turning and continuing to grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. You'll know the balsamic rosemary grilled chicken is ready to turn because the chicken will easily release itself from the grill grates. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving or slicing.
- Please note that cooking times depend on the thickness and sized of your boneless skinless chicken breasts and that my cooking times are based on using thin-cut chicken breast halves.
Notes
Note this recipe needs at least 1 hour up to over night to marinade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg