Description
Sweet Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken is juicy, tender, and full of flavor with a sweet and tangy glaze. Ready in minutes, perfect for cookouts or weeknight dinners. Grill it up and enjoy a quick, delicious meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Seasoning:
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
¾ tsp onion powder
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Honey Balsamic Marinade:
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
Instructions
Season the Chicken
- In a resealable plastic bag or bowl, combine 1 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp paprika, and ¾ tsp onion powder.
- Add the 2 lbs chicken breasts. Seal and toss to evenly coat.
2. Prepare the Marinade
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp minced garlic until smooth.
- Split the marinade in half—pour one half into the chicken bag and refrigerate the other half in a sealed container.
3. Marinate
- Shake the bag so every chicken piece is coated.
- Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours to enhance flavor and tenderness.
4. Grill the Chicken
- Preheat the grill to medium‑high heat (about 375–400°F/190–205°C).
- Remove chicken from the bag, discard the used marinade.
- Cook the chicken on the grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Finish and Serve
- While the chicken cooks, warm the reserved marinade in the microwave (30–45 seconds) or on the stove until it simmers slightly.
- As soon as the chicken is done, brush or drizzle the warm glaze on top.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use similar-sized chicken breasts for even grilling.
Want extra flavor? Brush the marinade during grilling.
No grill? Cook chicken on a stovetop grill pan or bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
Marinate up to 12 hours, but no longer than 24.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 4 hours (or as little as 30 minutes)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 48g