Need a fast weeknight meal? Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast is a quick cooking main course that you can enjoy any night of the week. With minimal prep, and one pan for easy cleanup. This recipe makes 4 servings, assuming each breast weighs 12-14 oz. (1/2 breast per serving).
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Ingredients:
- 2 large (12-14 oz.) boneless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder [1]
- 1/4 tsp. basil [2]
- 1/4 tsp. thyme [3]
- 1/4 tsp. rosemary [4]
Preparation:
Butterfly the chicken breasts and open them up, try to slice them to an even thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients, (honey through rosemary).
Brush 1 tbsp. of the honey mixture over the chicken and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill pan [5]. Coat it with cooking spray and add the chicken breast. Spoon half of the honey mixture over the chicken, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Turn the chicken and drizzle the remaining honey balsamic mixture over the top.
Continue cooking with the cover off, allowing the liquid to bubble up and thicken.
Chicken is finished when it reaches an internal temperature of 165º. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle some of the pan juices over the top.
Serve with rice or potatoes, along with your favorite veggies.
Notes ♪♫ I used an indoor grill pan [5] for this recipe, perfect for stovetop cooking. To make it on your outdoor grill, you will need something (like this) [6] without perforations, or you will lose all of that delicious sticky sauce.