Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners and summer cookouts with The Best Grilled Chicken Fillet. This dish features juicy, tender chicken marinated in a zesty combination of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for grilling outdoors or on a grill pan, it’s a healthy choice that’s low in calories yet high in protein. Versatile enough to be served on a bed of greens, in sandwiches, or alongside grains, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. In just 20 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy an explosion of flavor that makes every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- Fresh rosemary and basil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, sea salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for more flavor).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half (130g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 352mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 73mg