Season chicken thighs in a balsamic vinegar, lemon and oregano marinade and fire up the grill! Your taste buds will be happy you barbecued our flavorful Balsamic Chicken Recipe for dinner tonight!
Grilled Balsamic Chicken
I know that summer is coming to a close, and some think it has already ended, but I am hanging onto the flavors of summer just a little bit longer.
Grilling chicken definitely gives a summer flair to dinner. Add a balsamic chicken marinade and holy moly, the flavors will be popping!
Balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and flavorful lemon zest combine to elevate your grilled chicken recipe to new heights.
Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or just four hours if you’re short on time, and this recipe seasons itself.
Juicy, tender and bursting with flavor, boneless chicken thighs make for a memorable dining experience.
Serve with grilled vegetables with orange and mint and a tomato cucumber salad and you’re all set! And please invite me over for dinner.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make with boneless chicken breasts
- Substitute orange juice and orange zest for the lemon
- Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat
- Too cold to grill? Roast in the oven or cook under the broiler
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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
- boneless chicken thighs
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- garlic
- lemon
- dried oregano
- kosher salt
- pepper
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- 1 ½ lbs. boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic , minced, about 1 Tablespoon
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. dried oregano
- 1 Tbs. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
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Place chicken thighs in plastic food storage bag.
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Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, lemon zest, kosher salt and pepper until blended. Pour over chicken and seal bag.
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Heat grill for direct heat grilling.
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Arrange chicken on grill and discard marinade.
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Grill chicken until chicken is cooked through to 170 degrees and juices run clear, turning once.
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Garnish with lemon slices and fresh oregano, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
This recipe is featured on Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck
Your grilled chicken looks and sounds amazing! I live in Minnesota and we grill year round so I can’t wait to try the recipe! Pinned!
Hi Christine, Thank you for your kind words. That’s great that you grill year round, you have so many options for dinner then! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by Swirls and pin this recipe. I truly appreciate you being here. Happy cooking and Savor the Moments, GG