New Australian Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: New Australian Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (50 mL) balsamic vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 small limes, halved; 4 to 6 cups (1 to 1.5 L) fresh arugula, washed and dried; Extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar; Shallow glass or ceramic baking dish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (50 mL) balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 small limes, halved
4 to 6 cups (1 to 1.5 L) fresh arugula, washed and dried
Extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
Shallow glass or ceramic baking dish

1
Preheat grill to medium-high.
2
In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Whisk to blend ingredients.
4
Lay chicken breasts on large sheet of waxed paper.
5
Cover with another sheet of waxed paper and, using a kitchen mallet, gently pound chicken breasts until they have a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch (5 mm).
6
(The thinner they are, the faster they will cook.)
7
Place chicken in baking dish and cover with marinade.
8
Turn chicken over a few times; cover with plastic wrap.
9
Allow to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
10
Remove chicken from marinade.
11
Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
12
Use tongs to turn chicken breasts.
13
Do not overcook or breasts will be dry.
14
Place lime halves on grill, cut-side down, to cook and caramelize slightly.
15
Arrange arugula on individual serving plates; drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
16
Transfer cooked chicken to cutting board; cut into thick diagonal slices.
17
Remove limes from grill.
18
Arrange cooked chicken on greens.
19
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
20
Serve with grilled limes alongside.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (50 mL) balsamic vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil, 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt, and more.

Yes, New Australian Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New Australian Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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