The Best Grilled Chicken Breast

prep time:
5 min
total time:
20 min
Makes 4 servings
DarylDaryl

ingredients

  • Chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
  • 1 Tblsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Balsamico Sauce:
  • 3 Tblsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tblsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tblsp finely chopped shallots
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil

directions

  • 1

    Prepare the grill for medium hot, direct heat grilling.

  • 2

    To prepare the chicken, lightly pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet or the heel of your hand. Toss the checken with the oil and sprinkly with the salt and pepper. Set over the heat on a grill rack that has been coated with oil. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the chicken is well marked and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165F.

  • 3

    To prepare the sauce, combine the basil, vinegar, shallots, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil to combine. Spoon over sliced grilled chicken breasts.

  • 4

    Or, serve as a salad on a bed of lettuce.

notes

355 calories, 3g carbs, 19.5g fat, 489mg sodium, 0g fiber

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