Balsamico Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

Serves: Prep:  8min |Cook: 12min |Total: 20min
              

• CHICKEN:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• BALSAMICO SAUCE:
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1.

Prepare the grill for medium-hot direct-heat grilling (see note below).

2.

To prepare the chicken, lightly pound the chicken to an even thick ness using a meat mallet or the heel of your hand. Toss the chicken with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Set over the heat on a grill rack that has been coated with oil. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the chicken is well marked and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F.

3.

To prepare the sauce, combine the basil, vinegar, shallots, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil to combine. Spoon over sliced grilled chicken breasts.

 

Recipe Notes

To coat the grill with a thin layer of oil, which will help prevent sticking, crumple a ball of foil, drizzle with a teaspoon of vegetable oil, and rub onto the surface of the grill with a pair of tongs.

Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES

348.8 CAL

FAT

19.5 G

SATURATED FAT

3 G

CHOLESTEROL

98.7 MG

SODIUM

564.4 MG

CARBOHYDRATES

2.8 G

TOTAL SUGARS

2.1 G

DIETARY FIBER

0.2 G

PROTEIN

39.4 G