Chicken On The Grill is always a hit for dinner! A super flavorful balsamic marinade can also be used on turkey, pork or any kind of chicken!
Be sure to check out our other super popular chicken marinade, with a little secret ingredient that makes everyone ask for the recipe! Serve this chicken with a delicious homemade Caesar Salad and some Roasted Vegetables!
Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
We always seem to have boneless, skinless chicken breast in our refrigerator or freezer, but this chicken marinade works on all kinds of chicken! Chicken on the Grill can mean thighs, drumsticks, bone-in breasts, all of them will work.
This chicken marinade also doesn’t have to be used only on chicken! Pork tenderloin or turkey cutlets are going to be amazing in this balsamic marinade recipe. Just make sure to give the marinade enough time to soak into the meat and the flavor is going to blow you away.
How Long Do You Have To Marinate This Chicken?
A solid 4 hours will do if that’s all the time you have, but overnight really works best. However, a few hours is better than nothing so let the chicken marinate for as long as you can.
This marinade recipe also makes for the most juicy, never dry chicken on the grill you’ve ever had. You can see in the picture above how much juice is on the plate from this grilled chicken.
After slicing this chicken breast we always pour any juices from the plate right on top!
How Do You Grill Chicken Breast So The Chicken Isn’t Dry?
The marinade is going to help you out a lot here. But other than a good marinade, here’s a few tips to help make this grilled chicken super juicy and not dried out!
Preheat the grill to the right temperature: A medium to medium low grill (about 375-400 degrees) is what we’re looking for here. When the heat is too high the marinade is going to burn and the chicken won’t be cooked to the right temperature.
Cook the chicken to the right temperature: Chicken breast needs to be cooked to 165 degrees, but take the chicken off around 155-160 degrees. Let the chicken rest covered with foil and that will add another 5-10 degrees to the temperature. Take the chicken breast off the grill at about 155 degrees, add to a plate and cover with foil for 10 minutes before serving and you should be at the perfect temperature!
How Do You Keep Chicken From Sticking To The Grill?
Oil or spray your grill with a non-stick cooking spray before grilling. You can people use a grilling specific cooking spray on the grill but I have found that any spray really works fine.
When you grill chicken or any protein correctly, it’ll tell you when it’s time to flip. If you try to flip the chicken before it’s ready it might stick to the grill, so give it a few more minutes.
Sometimes a marinade will have ingredients that might cause the chicken to stick. To prevent that, make sure that you oil your grates well and have the grill at the right temperature.
Looking For More Grilling Recipes?
- Dan’s Famous Whiskey Flank Steak
- Bourbon Steak Kabobs
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Homemade Hamburger Patties
- Juicy Grilled BBQ Pork Chops
- Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Chicken On The Grill
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 8 hours for marinating:
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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Pin RecipeChicken on the Grill is on our menu all summer long! This herby, sweet balsamic marinade works with turkey and pork too! Make sure to make a lot of chicken here, the leftovers are amazing!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken (breasts, thighs, chicken legs)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the marinade into a bowl and whisk together to combine.
- Add the chicken to a resealable bag or a dish. Pour the marinade into the bag (or dish) making sure the the chicken is completely covered in the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. The more time the chicken is in the marinade the better the flavor will be!
- Preheat the grill to a medium heat, about 375-400 degrees. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade, and place onto a plate. Once the grill is preheated, add the chicken and let cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the temperature is about 150-155 degrees. If you try and turn the chicken and it’s sticking, give it a minute or two more for the chicken to release from the grill.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil for 5-10 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts whole or slice and serve on a platter with the juices from the plate poured on top.
Recipe Notes
Leftover chicken will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days. This chicken can also be frozen for meal prepping at a later time!
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
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