Balsamic Chicken Marinade

Grilled Balsamic Marinated Chicken

Turn Ordinary Chicken into Extraordinary

If you're looking for a delicious and hassle-free way to upgrade your chicken dinners, this Balsamic Chicken Marinade is here to deliver. No need for chef-level skills – just grab some common ingredients and let the flavors do the talking!

The Perfect Marinade: Blend olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, sweet onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a mix of herbs and spices with an immersion blender for a smooth marinade.

This ensures your chicken gets coated evenly for maximum tastiness. Let the chicken soak up the goodness for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for extra flavor).

Cooking and Serving: When it's time to cook, grill, bake, or sauté your marinated chicken. The result? A succulent, perfectly flavored dish that'll make you a kitchen hero. Serve it up with your favorite sides and a drizzle of that reserved marinade for an extra burst of flavor.


Recipe: Balsamic Chicken Marinade*

*enough for 2-3 pounds of your preferred cut of chicken (breasts, thighs, drumsticks)

 

Bonless-Skinless Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional - adjust to taste)



Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by finely chopping a sweet onion and mincing the garlic.

  2. Combine Ingredients: In either a blender jar or mixing bowl, mix together all of the marinade ingredients.

  3. Blend with Immersion Blender or Standard Blender: If you're using an immersion blender, insert it into the mixture and blend until everything is well combined, creating a smooth texture. Reserve ¼ cup marinade for later use.

  4. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken (breasts, thighs, etc.) in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For optimal flavor, marinate for 2-4 hours.

  5. Cooking: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Grill, bake, or sauté the chicken to your liking.

  6. Serve: After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle some of the reserved marinade on top.

     

    Grilled Balsamic Marinated Chicken

And there you have it – an easy, foolproof recipe to make chicken the star of your table. Perfect for any occasion, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds. Go ahead, try it out, and let the flavors speak for themselves!
 
As always, reach out to The Small Town Chef with any questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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