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Juicy Grilled Boneless Chicken Breasts

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Quick balsamic-maple marinade + even thickness = perfectly juicy grilled boneless chicken breasts every time. Grill a 1/2-inch thick piece of chicken for 4–5 min per side at 400–425°F, pull at 160°F (rest to 165°F)—done!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (4-6 pieces)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pound and trim (5 min): Pound breasts to 1/2-inch thickness; or slice large pieces in half to create cutlets.
    1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Marinate (30 min): Whisk remaining ingredients in a bowl or zip bag then add chicken and turn to coat. Chill for 30 min (up to 24 hours).
    ¼ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Grill (4-5 min per side): Clean and oil the grates well. Preheat the grill to 400–425°F (medium-high). Shake excess marinade off chicken and place the chicken smooth side down. Grill with the lid closed until and instant-read thermometer reads 160°F, 4–5 minutes per side (9–10 min total).
  • Rest (5 min): Transfer to plate, tent loosely with foil. Temperature will rise to 165 °F for safe, juicy meat. Slice & serve.

Recipe Equipment

Gas Grill (See notes for other grills)

Notes

Internal temp beats a timer: always verify 160 °F before resting.
Other grills: Charcoal or pellet grills may cook 20 % faster; start checking temp at 7 min total.
Make-ahead: chicken can marinate overnight; discard marinade after use.
Marinades: try another one of my favorite 6 chicken marinades.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces of chicken | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 25.7g | Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 82.7mg | Sodium: 327.3mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6.2g | Vitamin A: 30.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg
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