Juicy Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe With Balsamic Reduction (7 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Chicken Recipes Grilling Dinner Low Carb Recipes Gluten-free Budget Recipes

Sometimes simple recipes are the best. This easy grilled chicken recipe is marinated, grilled and then topped with a balsamic reduction. You won't believe how good this marinated grilled chicken recipe is. This chicken recipe is the perfect reason to get that grill!

This healthy, high-protein recipe is also gluten-free and low-carb. Read about the health benefits of protein and learn more about gluten-free diets. 

Here is your shopping list for this easy grilled chicken dinner recipe: boneless/skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, lemons for zesting and balsamic reduction. You can buy balsamic reduction at the grocery store of make a homemade balsamic reduction.

Serve the moist and juicy chicken breasts for dinner with your favorite side dishes. The chicken breasts are also delicious shredded or chopped and used for chicken salad. Yum!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes 
Marinating Time: 1 hour to 24 hours 
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes plus marinating time
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• balsamic reduction

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano and lemon zest. (For more lemon flavor, add some lemon juice, too.)
2. Put the chicken in a plastic zipper bag. Pour in the marinade. Marinate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
3. When ready to cook, heat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. If you want to speed up the cooking, pound the chicken out before marinating.
4. To serve, put on a serving plate and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired. Store the chicken in an airtight container in the fridge.

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