Balsamic Maple Herb Chicken

Moist and juicy chicken breasts marinated in a rich maple balsamic herb glaze, seasoned with fresh herbs, and grilled to perfection for a lighter weeknight meal!

We keep chicken in our house so A cook am all about sharing straightforward chicken recipes! This maple balsamic herb chicken is juicy, incredibly flavorful and makes the reliable lighter weeknight meal! This chicken is also great for meal prep and A cook keep using the leftovers to throw on a salad or over brown rice for simple lunches. This marinade is absolutely satisfying made with a mixture of r

This straightforward maple balsamic marinade requires just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home in your pantry or fridge! Here's what you will need:

What goes in

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more if you like heat!

How it comes together

1. To make the marinade, in a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, fresh thyme, salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne pepper until all combined.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag and add most of the marinade (A cook recommend reserving a little bit of the marinade to brush on the chicken later while grilling)
3. Place the chicken in the fridge and let it marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours. When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the dish or bag, shake off any excess and discard the leftover marinade.
4. Heat a grill or grill pan on a moderate burner and brush the grill with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Grill the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink (chicken should have an internal temp of 165 degrees using a meat thermometer).
5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!