Simple Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe With Balsamic Reduction Chicken Recipes Grilling Dinner

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 it is.

If you want to speed up the cooking, pound the chicken out before marinating. Serve for dinner with your favorite side dishes. Here's how to make the best balsamic reduction recipe.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 1 hour to 24 hours to marinate
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes plus 1 hour to 24 hours to marinate
Servings: 4 to 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. 
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. 
4. To serve, put on a serving plate and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

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