Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Chicken Breasts

By pdixon1

The secret to this shiny and golden-brown barbecued chicken? A simple, tangy glaze made with brown sugar.

Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 310(Calories from Fat 80),Total Fat 9g(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 95mg;Sodium 380mg;Total Carbohydrate 22g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 21g),Protein 34g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 2%;Vitamin C 0%;Calcium 4%;Iron 8%;Exchanges:0 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;4 1/2 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;0 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Glaze
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• Chicken
• 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (8 oz each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; set aside.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill, skin side down, over medium heat. Cook 10 minutes. Turn chicken; brush half the glaze evenly over chicken. Continue cooking and brushing with remaining glaze 10 to 12 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).

Kitchen Tips
Substitute any fresh herb such as thyme, oregano, tarragon or Italian parsley for the rosemary in this recipe.
This all-purpose glaze tastes fantastic on any cut of meat. Try it on pork chops or steaks.