Balsamic, Garlic, and Basil Marinated Chicken Breasts
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Marinating Time: 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking
Equipment
Grill or Grill Pan
Ingredients
¼cupof olive oil
¼cupof balsamic vinegar
2clovesof garlicminced
1tbspfresh basil
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
4skinless boneless chicken breasts
Instructions
Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a large zip lock bag. Mix until well combined then add the chicken breasts to it, seal and place into the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to grilling.
Coat the grill rack with cooking spray then heat on high. Place the chicken on the grill rack and cook 4-6 minutes per side or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
Let the chicken rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving with a little more chopped basil sprinkled on top. Enjoy.