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Sweet & Smoky Chicken
This juicy and tender Sweet and Smoky Chicken is the perfect recipe to throw on the barbecue. It has a delicious marinade made with balsamic vinegar and spices and sweetened with both brown sugar and pure maple syrup. It’s easy to make and so delicious.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 372kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bonless skinless chicken breast meat
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, whisking until combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Pour marinade over the top. Massage the bag a bit making sure to coat the chicken. Place the bag in the freezer for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Heat grill to medium and place chicken breasts on the grate. Close the lid. Cook for 6-8 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for 6-8 minutes on the other side. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken.
- Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and heat it on the stove until bubbling.
- Brush the heated marinade over the chicken flipping after a minute or two and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Leftover smoky chicken will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave or the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg