Italian Grilled Chicken
Looking for a really amazing Italian Chicken Marinade? Look no further! This simple recipe for Italian Grilled Chicken will be your new favorite dinner idea. The BEST grilled chicken recipe for breasts, legs and thighs!
Equipment
- Grilling Tongs These stainless steel grilling tongs by OXO are perfect for quick grilling.
- Citrus Juicer This hand-held citrus juicer is fantastic for fresh lime and lemon juice. Great for making marinades and dressings.
- Gallon sized Zip-Lock Bags Ideal for marinating chicken and steak, these zip-lock bags keep everything sealed and spill-proof for refrigeration.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts, legs or thighs
Italian Chicken Marinade:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Whisk together to combine.
- In a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, add the chicken, and pour the marinade over the top of the chicken. Turn to coat the chicken in the marinade.
- Refrigerate for 2 - 24 hours.
- When ready to grill, preheat grill. Lightly oil grill grates to prevent chicken from sticking.
- Place the chicken over indirect heat. Discard all remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 6 minutes per side, for breasts, 4 minutes per side for thighs and 10 minutes per side for bone-in legs. Chicken is done cooking when juices run clear when cutting.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Chicken will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated. You can store the chicken with a salad, should you want to meal prep for later in the week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 41gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 322mgFiber: 1g
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