SIMPLE HONEY BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN

Simple Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
1/2 c balsamic vinegar
1/3 c chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 c honey
non-stick grilling spray

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, stir together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Pound out the chicken so that it is an even thickness (this also tenderizes the meat).
3. Put the chicken in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour half the marinade in the bag. Let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
4. Spray the grill with a grilling non-stick spray. Preheat the grill, on medium heat, to between 350-400.
5. While the grill is preheating and chicken marinating, mix honey into the leftover marinade. Stir for about one minute until it dissolves making a honey balsamic sauce.
6. Place the chicken breasts on the grill. Close the lid (for even cooking) and grill for 7 minutes
7. Lift the lid, flip the chicken, and brush the grilled side with the honey balsamic sauce. Close the lid and grill for 7 minutes more (if the grill gets too hot adjust the temperature).
8. After 7 minutes, check the temperature of the meat with an instant-read thermometer. If it says 160 degrees, it's ready. If under 160 degrees, close the lid and cook for a couple more minutes; then check again.
9. Once the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, remove the chicken breasts from the grill to a plate. Brush the top with more sauce and lightly cover with foil. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes then serve.
10. Chicken breasts need to be 165 degrees to be safe to eat. They will continue to cook and raise another 5 to 10 degrees as it rests.