Description
The Best Grilled Chicken Fillet is a mouthwatering dish marinated in a zesty blend of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. This recipe offers a quick and healthy option for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts, ensuring each bite is juicy and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Whether you pair it with crisp salads, hearty grains, or colorful vegetables, this grilled chicken is versatile enough to elevate any meal.
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
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Oil for greasing grill or grill pan
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a mixing bowl or resealable bag, whisk together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg