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Hello friends! Today, I want to share with you another grilling recipe. This one is really very simple and quick ā just an easy marinade for the chicken plusĀ a glazeĀ that takes onlyĀ minutes to make. This grilled chicken with raspberry balsamic glaze is so flavorful and festive. If you are looking for a different grilled chicken recipe to wow your family or friends, this one is a winner. It is easy and quick to make, and it tastes and looks absolutely wonderful!
The marinade infuses the chicken with such a nice refreshing flavor – garlic, parsley, basil, lemon and olive oil transform the boring chicken breasts into a new and exciting dish. Gotta love the freshness that these herbs bring to the mix! And then top the grilled chicken with this exquisite raspberry balsamic glaze. The fresh raspberry balsamic glazeĀ will wake upĀ your taste buds with its fresh flavors of raspberries, balsamic vinegar, and honeyā¦plus a little extra zip at the endĀ from theĀ jalepeƱo and onion. The cooked and fresh raspberries and honey add an amazing sweetness to this dish which is balanced out with the tangy balsamic vinegar, the spicy jalepeƱo and the sweet and pungentĀ taste of the red onions.
How To Make Grilled Chicken with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
What you need
Marinade/Chicken
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 tspĀ grated lemonĀ zest
1 TbspĀ fresh lemon juice
2 TbspĀ olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
1 cup raspberries, divided
2 TbspĀ balsamic vinegar
1/2 tspĀ honey
2 TbspĀ finely chopped red onion
1 tsp jalapeƱo pepper, minced
Preparation
For chicken marinade, combine first 7 ingredients and add 1/4 tsp of salt. You can also useĀ a food processor to chop them.
You need large chicken breasts (or regular chicken tenderloins). Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise by butterflying the chicken breasts and cut all the way through. Now you have 4 even thinner chicken breasts. Place chicken in a zip lock bag and pour the marinade on top. Marinade at least 30 minutes, or marinade overnight for best results. This makes the chicken so flavorful and tender.
While chicken is marinating, prepare the raspberry balsamic glaze. Combine 1/2 cup raspberries, balsamic vinegar, honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, pressing with a spoon to break up the raspberries. Remove from heat. Chop coarsely the remaining 1/2 cup of raspberries. Ā Combine chopped raspberries, chopped onion, jalepeno pepperĀ and 1/8 tsp salt, and add to the raspberry balsamic mixture.
Preheat grill to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade, season withĀ remaining 1/4 tsp salt and grill for about 10 minutes, turning half-way through.
Serve grilled chicken on a little bed of baby greens and top it with that sweet and tangy raspberry balsamic glaze on top. You can also serve it overĀ quinoa, mashed potatoes or with a simple light salad. Enjoy!
Whether you are looking for a simple family dinner or a special chicken recipe for a cookout, this grilled chicken with raspberry balsamic glaze won’t disappoint.
Grilled Chicken with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
INGREDIENTS
Marinade/Chicken
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup raspberries, divided
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon jalapeƱo pepper slices, minced
INSTRUCTIONS
- For chicken marinade, combine first 7 ingredients and add 1/4 tsp of salt.
- You need large chicken breasts (or regular chicken tenderloins). Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise by butterflying the chicken breasts and cut all the way through. Now you have 4 even thinner chicken breasts. Place chicken in a zip lock bag and pour the marinade on top. Marinade at least 30 minutes, or marinade overnight for best results.
- While chicken is marinating, prepare the raspberry balsamic glaze. Combine 1/2 cup raspberries, balsamic vinegar, honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, pressing with a spoon to break up the raspberries. Remove from heat. Chop coarsely the remaining 1/2 cup of raspberries. Combine chopped raspberries, chopped onion, jalapeno pepper and 1/8 tsp salt, and add to the raspberry balsamic mixture.
- Preheat grill to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and grill for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve grilled chicken on a little bed of baby greens and top it with that sweet and tangy glaze on top. You can also serve it over quinoa, mashed potatoes or with a simple light salad. Enjoy!
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Perfect!! Might be my new favorite way to make chicken. Easy and quick. Everyone love it.
This looks so healthy and delicious! I really like that you added a jalapeno to the raspberries! I love sweet heat! Thank you so much for sharing it on #SaucySaturdays and I hope you will link up with us again next week:)
I love adding jalepeno peppers to almost everything. š Glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer!
Just scrumptious. I really think my kids will love this, too! Thanks for linking up to #SaucySaturdays!
Thanks, Christine!! So glad you like it! š
This looks scrumptious! And raspberries are my favorite. Cannot wait to try this recipe!
Thanks!! I am a huge fan of raspberries as well!! The glaze is amazing, i m sure you will love it! š
That raspberry balsamic glaze is the perfect flavor combo for grilled chicken. This looks wonderful.
Yes, the raspberry balsamic glaze really adds a nice flavor to the grilled chicken. Thanks for stopping by, Christine! š
This looks amazing! I took one look at the photos, and the recipe and thought “double the sauce and serve in a crepe as a savoury-sweet summer dinner outside.
thanks! pinning for later!
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Thanks so much Laura! I’ m glad you like it! š
Looks so delicious, I had to pin it!
Thank you!! š
YUMād! This looks delicious. A definite must try! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! Weād love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/06/04/home-matters-linky-party-40/ š
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Thanks! š