Herbed Balsamic Chicken

Name: Herbed Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds)

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 09, 2023

Our kitchen is tiny and cramped, so we try to grill simple (but tasty) meals outside as often as possible during the summer months. Dried herbs work as well, but during the summer use fresh herbs for the best taste. —Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas

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Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds)

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients except chicken. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1/3 cup vinegar mixture; let stand 10 minutes.
Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes per side. Drizzle with remaining vinegar mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken thigh with 2 teaspoons sauce: 245 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Herbed Balsamic Chicken

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