This balsamic chicken marinade is easy to prepare and adds a ton of flavor to all of your favorite chicken recipes! It's made with pantry staples that you probably already have on hand, including olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, and thyme! Whip the marinade up in just minutes and be on your way to an effortlessly amazing and tasty chicken dinner whether you bake, grill, or pan-fry the chicken!
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Instructions
In a small bowl combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
Place chicken and marinade in a ziploc plastic storage bag, then squeeze out as much air as possible while sealing securely.
Massage the marinade into the chicken by squishing the marinade around the bag. Coat all sides of the chicken thoroughly.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
This marinade makes 8 tablespoons or ½ cup of balsamic chicken marinade. Use ½ cup for each 1 pound of chicken to marinate.
You can use your favorite cooking oil, but the EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) pairs wonderfully with the balsamic vinegar!
If you have fresh thyme available, use approximately ½ tablespoon for each ½ teaspoon of dried thyme.
If you plan to grill whole chicken breasts, I like to flatten them so that they cook quickly and evenly. To do this, place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it with the flat side of a meat tenderizer or a meat mallet. Start in the middle and work your way to the outside until it is even thick.