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Ingredients
- Balsamic vinegar: adds tangy depth to the marinade Choose a bottle with rich color and aroma
- Packed light brown sugar: brings molasses sweetness to balance the vinegar Pick fresh soft sugar to avoid lumps
- Steak seasoning: a blend for meaty flavor and a little bite Try to find one with cracked pepper and garlic
- Dried rosemary: for savory herbal notes Pinch the leaves between your fingers to check for strong aroma
- Olive oil: tenderizes the chicken and carries flavors Look for extra virgin for a fruity note
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: lean and perfect for soaking up flavors Pick pieces with even thickness
- Bacon: diced into small pieces for smoky porky crunch Choose thick cut bacon for extra texture
- Honey: sweet and viscous for a glossy glaze Use local honey if you can for best flavor
- Worcestershire sauce: this ingredient adds umami savoriness Avoid any bottle with too many preservatives
- Hot sauce: for heat and tang Cholula is my favorite here but other vinegar forward sauces work
- Black pepper: gives background warmth Freshly cracked pepper makes a real difference
- Smoked paprika: for subtle smokiness and color Opt for Spanish smoked paprika for bold aroma
Ingredients
- Balsamic vinegar: adds tangy depth to the marinade Choose a bottle with rich color and aroma
- Packed light brown sugar: brings molasses sweetness to balance the vinegar Pick fresh soft sugar to avoid lumps
- Steak seasoning: a blend for meaty flavor and a little bite Try to find one with cracked pepper and garlic
- Dried rosemary: for savory herbal notes Pinch the leaves between your fingers to check for strong aroma
- Olive oil: tenderizes the chicken and carries flavors Look for extra virgin for a fruity note
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: lean and perfect for soaking up flavors Pick pieces with even thickness
- Bacon: diced into small pieces for smoky porky crunch Choose thick cut bacon for extra texture
- Honey: sweet and viscous for a glossy glaze Use local honey if you can for best flavor
- Worcestershire sauce: this ingredient adds umami savoriness Avoid any bottle with too many preservatives
- Hot sauce: for heat and tang Cholula is my favorite here but other vinegar forward sauces work
- Black pepper: gives background warmth Freshly cracked pepper makes a real difference
- Smoked paprika: for subtle smokiness and color Opt for Spanish smoked paprika for bold aroma
