Balsamic, Dijon and Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts
Monday, August 4, 2008 by Pam
It was a beautiful day today, so grilling was a must. I was in the mood for a big salad (with lettuce from Jack's garden) and grilled chicken breasts. I wanted to marinate them in something light and tasty so I chose balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and garlic. They are a great combination of flavors that will pair nicely with my House Salad. My husband did an excellent job grilling the chicken - it came out moist and tender. It was a fantastic meal followed by roasted marshmallows on the deck. A lovely evening spent together. - 3-4 chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped finely
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large zip lock bag and mix thoroughly; add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Grill meat about 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices are running clear. Let the meat rest for a couple of minutes before cutting it. Enjoy.
My husband and children roasting marshmallows
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That chicken looks really tasty!
Looks delicious! And you can't better than roasted marshmallows for dessert in the summertime.
This looks yummy, I'm going to try it this week! And I'm jealous you get to roast marshmallows on your deck! That is too fun!
Love the look of your chicken!
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Oh, I wish I was a kid all over again.....
How did I miss this post? The chicken looks great! I appreciate the flavor that dijon brings to marinades. I actually prefer it in marinades vs. slathered on a sandwich! I bet this would taste great on fish, too!
I love that chiminea! We've actually been shopping for one. I've not seen any so far with a screen. What a great feature! Do you like yours? Is it hard to maintain? What a great idea to roast marshmallows! Like camping at home!
That chicken looks so good! I'll have to give this one a try. :)
That chicken looks really tasty. I'm filing that in my recipes folder on my computer. I can't wait to taste it.