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Balsamic Chicken
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4.55 from 98 votes

Balsamic Chicken

Chicken breasts marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, then baked or grilled to perfection. This easy chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a zip-top plastic bag.
  • Combine balsamic vinaigrette, garlic and crushed red pepper and pour over chicken.
  • Seal bag and refrigerate for 1-4 hours (the longer, the better).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, or grill to medium high heat.
  • Remove chicken from bag and place in a baking dish.
  • Pour remaining marinade over chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Alternately, grill chicken over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.

Notes

Total time does not include marinating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 818mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g