Recipe by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh, Recipe Developer and Food Blogger, Healthyish Foods
Prep Time: 35 mins, Cook Time: 15 mins, Total Time: 50 mins, Makes: 8 cutlets with beans
This grilled balsamic soy chicken with lemon honey green beans is a weeknight win! The chicken marinade is slightly sweet and super flavorful. This meal comes together very quickly, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or a laidback Sunday. The chicken is tender, juicy and delicious. Paired with the bright, slightly charred green beans, you’re going to love this combination.
Ingredients
Chicken
2 lbs. Smart Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, butterflied 8 thin cutlets
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic, diced small
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Green Beans
12 ounces beans, wash and trim
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 tablespoon honey
1-2 teaspoons garlic, diced small
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch black pepper
Garnish
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved thin
Drizzle balsamic glaze
Directions
Prepare the Chicken
Combine avocado oil, low sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, diced garlic, salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined. Butterfly 4 chicken breasts which will yield 8 thin cutlets. Add them to an airtight bag 2 pieces at a time and pound them thin. You’ll want the chicken to be about ¼ inch thick. Add the cutlets to a sealable container and cover the chicken in the marinade. Gently toss until all the chicken is well coated. Seal the container closed and place the chicken in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to marinate. You can marinate up to 24 hours.
Prepare the Green Beans
Next, combine the olive oil, honey, fresh squeezed lemon juice, diced garlic, salt and black pepper. Whisk well. Add the washed and trimmed beans. Toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Start the Grill
Preheat the grill to 400°F. Be sure to brush the grates with avocado oil before you add the chicken. This step is very important as it allows the chicken to easily release from the grill.
Once hot, add a grilling basket to the grill and add the green beans to the basket. The beans will need to cook for 10-11 minutes, shaking occasionally.
Next, add the marinated chicken cutlets to the hot grill. They will need 3-4 minutes per side.
Option to add sliced mozzarella to the chicken 2 minutes before you plan to remove it from the grill. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your cutlets.
Once cooked, remove everything from the grill. Add the chicken and beans to a platter. Top with freshly shaved parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition:
serving: 1serving, calories: 283kcal, carbohydrates: 14g, protein: 26g, fat: 14g, saturated fat: 2g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, monounsaturated fat: 8g, trans fat: 0.01g, cholesterol: 73mg, sodium: 662mg, potassium: 562mg, fiber: 1g, sugar: 11g, vitamin a: 338IU, vitamin c: 8mg, calcium: 49mg, iron: 1mg
