Lemon Balsamic Grilled (Or Pan Fried) Chicken

Lemon Balsamic Grilled (Or Pan Fried) Chicken

from joyousapron.com
20 min
4 servings

A tried and true chicken breast recipe that is filled with lots of citrus flavor, herbs and spices. Grilled or pan fried! It will be your new go-to chicken breast recipe before you know it!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast or chicken tenderloins
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6-8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • ~1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Create the marinate by mixing olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, oregano, salt, basil, thyme, sugar and onion powder (optional) together in a food processor/blender. If you don't have a food processor or blender, mince garlic and combine everything together and mix well. 

  2. 2

    Coat chicken breast evenly with marinate and marinate for at least 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Pre-heat grill, grill pan or skillet on medium-medium high heat. Add/brush with some vegetable oil. Once heated up, add chicken and let it sit for 3-4 minutes, then flip over (See Note 1). Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (check multiple spots and the thickest spot on the chicken). Remove promptly. (See Note 2)

  4. 4

    Serve and enjoy!