Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners and summer cookouts with The Best Grilled Chicken Fillet! This recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a zesty blend of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. Whether grilled outdoors or cooked on a grill pan, this dish is not only flavorful but also a healthy choice packed with protein. Serve it over a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or alongside grains for a versatile meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, this grilled chicken fillet is destined to become your go-to recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary and basil
- Sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill each chicken breast for 3–4 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg