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Balsamic Chicken Breast

Juicy and tender chicken breast marinated in a tangy balsamic marinade and baked to perfection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Marinate15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • grill pan

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Gently pound the chicken breast with the flat side of a meat mallet to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Place 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag. Add in the 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Seal the bag and gently press the marinade around the chicken to combine and evenly coat the chicken.
    marinated chicken breast in a ziplock bag
  • Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

How to bake

    How to grill

    • Preheat the grill for 5 minutes.
    • Add chicken breast onto the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 165°F.
      grilled chicken breast over a grill pan with hand holding tongs to grab one

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    Notes

    • Use a preheated oven or grill.
    • Line your dish or sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. This makes clean-up much easier!
    • If baking, throw in some of your favorite veggies on a sheet pan for an easy one-sheet meal.
    • If flattening your chicken breast, do it gently to ensure the chicken doesn't smash. Make sure to cover it in plastic wrap, this means the chicken won't stick to the mallet.
    • You can use a meat thermometer to check if the chicken is done  - it should register 165°F.
    • Serve with your favorite sides - keep it light with salads or go heartier with rice/potatoes - whatever you like, really!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Chicken Breast | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg