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The best marinade ever! No-fuss and packed with so much flavor. You won’t need another grilled chicken recipe again!

Easy Grilled Chicken - The best marinade ever! No-fuss and packed with so much flavor. You won't need another grilled chicken recipe again!

We are two days into summer so if you haven’t dusted off those grills, that really needs to change immediately so you can whip up the easiest grilled chicken recipe of all time.

Really, it doesn’t get any easier than this recipe, and it’s practically fool-proof.

Easy Grilled Chicken - The best marinade ever! No-fuss and packed with so much flavor. You won't need another grilled chicken recipe again!

All you need to do is marinate boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) in a Ziploc bag, let it sit in all that balsamic-lemony-herb goodness and well, that’s pretty much it.

You just throw the chicken right onto the grill, basting as needed. And if you don’t have an outdoor grill, you can easily use a cast iron grill pan.

Easy Grilled Chicken - The best marinade ever! No-fuss and packed with so much flavor. You won't need another grilled chicken recipe again!

When ready to serve, you can serve this with your choice of salad or any of these lovely side dishes along with some crusty bread.

Either way, these would be perfect for all your summer gatherings or backyard BBQs since you can easily double or even triple the recipe as needed.

Easy Grilled Chicken - The best marinade ever! No-fuss and packed with so much flavor. You won't need another grilled chicken recipe again!

Tools For This Recipe

Cast iron grill pan or large cast iron skillet

Easy Grilled Chicken: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh herbs instead?

Absolutely! But because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.

What if I don’t have a grill?

No grill, no problem. A cast iron grill pan or a large cast iron skillet will work beautifully here, especially during those winter months when it’s too cold to grill out!

Easy Grilled Chicken

Easy Grilled Chicken

The best marinade ever! No-fuss and packed with so much flavor. You won't need another grilled chicken recipe again!
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, brown sugar, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, oregano and rosemary; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve 1/4 cup and set aside.
  • In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and balsamic vinegar mixture; marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add chicken to grill and cook, flipping once and basting with reserved 1/4 cup marinade until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-6 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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