Ingredients
– ½ cup balsamic vinegar
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional; can be replaced with honey or maple syrup or omitted for more tartness)
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (yellow or whole grain mustard can be used instead)
– 1 clove garlic minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder as substitute)
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste (1 to 1.5 teaspoons salt recommended)
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (can use thighs or wings)
Instructions
1-Gather ingredients and measure precisely.
2-Whisk marinade in a jug.
3-Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
4-Cook to 165°F.
5-Rest for 5 minutes.
Last Step:
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🍴 Cut chicken into strips or pieces before marinating for quicker cooking and better flavor absorption.
❄️ Marinated chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before cooking.
🥗 Leftover cooked chicken keeps for 3 days and is great for salads or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 15 minutes to overnight
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and cooking (grilling, skillet, baking)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 191 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg