Are you craving a flavorful and juicy grilled Italian chicken that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect grilled Italian chicken. With a burst of Italian herbs, tender chicken, and a smoky char, this dish will be the star of your next backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner. Whether you prefer a classic marinade or a zesty rub, we've got you covered. So, fire up your grill and get ready to embark on a taste sensation like no other.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN
This is the easiest and fastest way to put grilled chicken on the table quickly. It goes with almost any type of side dish
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Poultry
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat grill pan with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper, in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Dip chIcken in olive oil mixture to coat evenly.
- FOR INSIDE COOKING: Place on hot grill pan. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
- FOR OUTDOOR GRILL: Coat unheated grill grate with no-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
You will need a vegetable grill rack for this recipe if you plan on grilling the veggies (you could do them on the stove if you'd like). Very simple recipe. Allow 1 hour time to marinate chicken. Served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. We love this dish.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chicken
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken, zucchini and red pepper in a 2 quart baking dish (or resealable plastic bag) and then add 1/2 cup of the salad dressing, turning to coat. Cover dish (or seal bag) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once during refrigeration.
- Spray grill racks with non-stick spray and preheat grill to medium heat.
- Drain chicken and vegetables (do not reserve marinade); and place chicken on one side of the grill.
- Place vegetables on vegetable grill tray/rack which has been pretreated with non-stick spray on the other side of grill.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the remaining dressing in a small bowl to use for basting during the grilling.
- Grill vegetables for 14-18 minutes or until crisp tender - turning once and brushing frequently.
- Grill chicken 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 180F - turning once and basting frequently.
- Meanwhile while chicken and veggies are cooking, cook linguini to desired doneness (as directed on the package), drain and toss with remaining 1/2 cup salad dressing (not marinade or basting remainders - new dressing).
- Remove chicken and veggies from grill and slice chicken into crosswise slices and slice veggies into good sized chunks.
- Arrange chicken and veggies over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then serve immediately.
ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN & VEGETABLE PASTA
By marinading and then grilling the chicken and the veggies, this dish has a wonderful grilled flavor served over pasta, its a filling meal. It is also great served cold. Make sure to not cut the veggies too thin so they dont slip thru the grill grates. I have also done this inside on the foreman type grill.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except pasta and tomatoes in large resealable plastic bag, seal bag securely; shake to coat.
- Remove chicken and vegetables from bag, discard marinade.
- Grill chicken and vegetables over medium coals 5 to 6 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are slightly tender.
- Cool slightly; cut into strips.
- Toss with hot cooked pasta and tomatoes. Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 24.8
GRILLED CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS - EVERYDAY ITALIAN
This is a recipe I adapted from Giada's Everyday Italian. She also recommends grilling shrimp and bell peppers with this, but I'm not a fan of either of those and wanted to post this as I have it. She also suggests serving over saffron - I serve with salad instead. I cooked mine on my George Foreman grill and I can honestly say it is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. Full recipe is on foodnetwork.com - Enjoy!
Provided by megs_
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for muahrooms.
- In a large bowl, combine rest of marinade with the chicken breasts. Toss to combine. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour. If marinating for longer than 1 hour, make sure to refrigerate.
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Toss the mushrooms with 1/4 cup of the reserved unused marinade.
- Grill the chicken breasts to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 7 minutes a side.
- Grill the mushrooms, about 2 minutes a side. Slice the mushrooms before serving, if desired.
- Arrange grilled meats and vegetables on a large platter and serve immediately.
ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Simple yet elegant, this entree salad is one of my husband's favorites. We love the juicy chicken, fresh greens and bread that's toasted over an open flame. Add whatever beans your gang prefers. -Lisa Rawski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Remove 1 tablespoon vinegar mixture; brush over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture., Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Brush bread slices with 1 tablespoon reserved vinegar mixture. Grill bread, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Slice chicken and cut bread into cubes; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, beans, basil and bread cubes. Drizzle with remaining vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Arrange on salad plates. Top with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PANZANELLA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN
This is a summertime favorite of my family. The grilled bread, vegetables, and meats add that smoky char while the dressing adds the tang and sweetness. Serving over arugula gives the salad that peppery finish we all love. By not mixing the arugula into the dressing, you can save any leftovers and just warm slightly and then serve over the arugula.
Provided by MontanaChef
Categories Salad
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, capers, oregano, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in an electric blender to make the dressing. Blend, gradually pouring in olive oil, until well combined. Set aside.
- Toss chicken breasts with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in bowl.
- Toss tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion slices with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice baguette lengthwise into quarters to get 4 long 'sticks.' Place sticks on a sheet pan and coat with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place chicken and sausage on the preheated grill and cook, flipping occasionally until meats are no longer pink in the centers, 12 to 15 minutes. Add vegetable mixture and bread sticks to the grill and cook until moderately charred throughout, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked items onto a sheet pan for easy transport. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove stems and seeds from the grilled bell peppers. Dice peppers, onion, tomatoes, baguette, sausage, chicken, and mozzarella cheese into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Toss in a large bowl with dressing. Serve over arugula and top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1170.4 mg, Sugar 11 g
GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN
"This moist, tender chicken grills up in just minutes," assured Joyce Pruitt of Jacksonville, Florida. "With only two ingredients, the marinade couldn't be simpler, yet it gives the chicken wonderful flavor. I've shared this recipe many times over the years."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and teriyaki sauce. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Place chicken in a large resealable bag; add remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill 3-4 minutes longer on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Great for a light summer dinner... the marinated veggies are wonderful and these turn out very "gourmet" while being simple to prepare!
Provided by CycloneMommy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Marinate chicken and eggplant in 3/4 cup italian dressing up to 3 hours.
- grill chicken and eggplant, brushing with remaining italian dressing until chicken is cooked and eggplant is tender.
- layer chicken, eggplant, and remaining ingredients on bread, serve.
LOW CARB SAVORY ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN
This is such a delicious way to fix chicken! Great for summer time dinners, or anytime for that matter :). Hopefully you enjoy it!
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To grill, skin chicken breasts and rub in pepper to taste.
- Blend basil, olive oil, butter, garlic and parmesan cheese at low speed using an electric blender, chopper or processor till smooth.
- Baste chicken lightly with mixture.
- Grill over medium coals basting during cooking time with basil sauce.
- During this time add the rosemary branches to coals for added smoke flavor.
- Do this 2 or 3 times.
- Grill 10 minutes each side depending on barbecue temperature.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve this grilled chicken recipe with rice or Italian pasta.
PAUL'S GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN BREASTS
Make and share this Paul's Grilled Italian Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in plastic bag. Mix all other ingredients then pour in bag over chicken. Let stand in fridge overnight, stirring occasionally.
- Place chicken on grill grate brushed with oil. Flip chicken once after 10 minutes, halfway through cooking time.
- Remove chicken from grill when chicken is no longer pink inside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 611.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.4
Tips:
- Use a flavorful marinade: This will help to add moisture and flavor to the chicken. Some good options include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help to keep the juices in the chicken.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some good options include roasted vegetables, pasta, or rice.
Conclusion:
Grilled Italian chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a grilled Italian chicken dish that will impress your family and friends.
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