How to Make Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken

Balsamic glaze makes a sweet, tangy glaze that goes great with grilled meats painted on as a sauce or drizzled over as a garnish.

Things You'll Need

• 1-1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 4 - 5 leaves Fresh Basil
• 1 clove Garlic, smashed
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
• Chicken for grilling
• Brush for glazing chicken

Instructions

Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken

1. Combine balsamic vinegar, basil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar into small sauce pot over medium high heat. Don't chop the basil and leave garlic as whole as possible. Reduce, stirring occasionally until glaze coats a spoon, thickly. Remove garlic and basil.

2. Remove from heat and transfer to a different container. When the glaze cools it may solidify. Liquify by adding a few drops of water then placing the jar in a pot with water half way up the side of the jar. Put over high heat and bring to boil until sauce loosens.

3. This glaze works on any type of chicken -- breasts, bone-in, thighs, whole chickens, whatever. Season the bird with salt and pepper. Over the grill, sear the chicken on all sides before applying glaze.

4. Paint on the glaze lightly. Unlike traditional barbecue sauce, this glaze packs a lot of flavor and does not require much. One to two coats should do it. The glaze will further caramelize on the chicken, creating a sticky, sweet coating. Cook chicken to 185 degrees F.

Tips & Warnings

• As always, be careful with raw chicken. If you touched the brush to raw chicken and then returned the brush to the container of glaze, do not use the glaze as a garnish. Only cook with it.