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Sweet-tart balsamic vinegar spiked with garlic and Italian seasoning makes a fast and flavorful marinade for chicken. Serve with sliced tomatoes and grilled eggplant slices.
Prep/Cook Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes (including 1 hour marinating time), Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1-1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
Directions
- Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish or 1-gallon sealable plastic bag. Add the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.
- Preheat grill to medium-high or position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler to high.
- To grill: Oil the grill rack. Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side.
- To broil: Line a broiler pan (or baking sheet) with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place the chicken on the foil. Broil, watching carefully and turning at least once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes total.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 169 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 63 mg, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Fiber: 0 g, Total Sugars: 1 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 23 g, Sodium: 250 mg, Potassium: 208 mg, Folate: 3 mcg, Calcium: 14 mg
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