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Mediterranean Marinated Chicken
Victoria Haneveer

Mediterranean Chicken Marinade with Tomatoes

This recipe uses tomatoes and basil to give an aromatic Mediterranean flavor to your chicken. As well as the basil and tomatoes, the chicken marinade recipe requires balsamic vinegar to give tangy sweetness, as well as oil and garlic. This is a nicely balanced, well-rounded chicken marinade. I’d say it’s one of the best chicken marinades if you want a fresh Mediterranean flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Marinades
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 skinless, chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Small handful fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 5 quartered tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 minced garlic cloves

Method
 

  1. Put the garlic, oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper in your food processor.
  2. Add most of your tomatoes and basil, keeping a little aside for a garnish.
  3. Next, add the chicken and marinade to a large Ziploc bag, making sure the chicken is well-coated.
  4. Seal the Ziploc bag and let your chicken marinate for some 8 hours in the fridge.
  5. Now you can preheat the grill to medium-hot.
  6. Grill the chicken for around 10 minutes, turning it once.
  7. When it’s cooked through, take it off the heat.
  8. Use the reserved basil and tomatoes to garnish it.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken a minimum of 6 hours for a great flavor. I like to give mine 8 hours and recommend you start to marinate it after breakfast.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar because you'll be able to taste it in the finished recipe.