Best 7 Simple Italian Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Italy? Grilled chicken, a classic dish in Italian cuisine, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This article will guide you through a delightful exploration of simple yet authentic Italian grilled chicken recipes. Discover the secrets to creating tender and juicy chicken, bursting with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean herbs, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients. From simple marinades to flavorful rubs, you'll find everything you need to elevate your grilling skills and create a dish that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN



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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

pam no-stick grilling cooking spray
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (I sometimes use a Middle Eastern spice mix called Bhaharat that I received in a "B" swap)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

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.

ITALIAN CHICKEN MARINADE



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This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.

Provided by Steve Harrity

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a shallow baking dish, mix the salad dressing, garlic powder, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. (For best results, marinate overnight.)
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 2469.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Don't have a lot of time to prepare dinner? Try this recipe for a time saver.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup fat free Italian-style dressing
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 zucchini

Steps:

  • Place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. Add 1 cup fat-free Italian dressing and close. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. Put into another sealable bag. Coat with leftover dressing.
  • Grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 686.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN



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"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

1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS ITALIAN



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Looking for a filling recipe for dinner? Then check out this Italian- style grilled chicken breasts dish that's made easily in just 55 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bone-in skin-on chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 cup dry red wine or nonalcoholic wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken in shallow glass dish or plastic bag. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate but no longer than 6 hours.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken, bone sides down, on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 10 to 20 minutes. Turn chicken; cover grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Grilled Italian Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs chicken breasts (cut to similar sizes)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 shallot (minced)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (cracked)
1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Mix marinade ingredients and place chicken and marinade in a gallon ziplock bag.
  • Marinate 30 mins to 24 hours.
  • Preheat grill to med high.
  • Grill breasts for 3 to 4 mins per side or till juices run clear and chicken reached 155 degrees.
  • Remove from grill and wrap in foil. Let sit about 5 minutes Chicken will continue to cook to 160.
  • You should know your grill. Chicken may take a little longer to cook or it may take less time. The sitting is critical to the chicken staying moist.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.4, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 430.3, Carbohydrate 3.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 31.8

SICILIAN GRILL-ROASTED CHICKEN



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How to Make Sicilian Italian Roasted Grilled Chicken

Provided by Judith Fertig

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lemon     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Mediterranean drizzle:
1 large garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Chicken:
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 3 1/2- to 4-pound free-range chickens
Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant

Steps:

  • For Mediterranean drizzle:
  • garlic and 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt in mortar with pestle or in small bowl with back of spoon until paste forms. Whisk in lemon juice, then oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • For chicken:
  • Whisk lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Place 1 whole chicken in each of 2 resealable plastic bags. Divide lemon marinade between bags. Seal bags, releasing excess air. Turn to coat chicken with marinade. Chill chicken at least 1 hour and up to 1 day, turning bag occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue ( medium heat). If using 2-burner gas grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner gas grill, do not light center burner. If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour onto 1 side of lower grill rack (you'll need to light more briquettes in chimney to replenish during grilling). Remove chickens from marinade.
  • Sprinkle chickens inside and out with salt and pepper. Tie legs together. Place chickens, breast side down, over unlit side of grill. Cover and grill chickens 45 minutes, adjusting gas levels if using gas grill or adjusting vents and adding more charcoal as needed if using charcoal grill to maintain barbecue temperature between 350°F and 400°F. Turn chickens breast side up. Cover and grill until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F., continuing to maintain barbecue temperature between 350°F and 400°F, about 35 minutes longer. Transfer chickens to work surface; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Carve chickens and transfer to platter. Arrange Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant around chickens. Spoon some of Mediterranean drizzle over chicken and vegetables. Garnish with grilled lemons for squeezing over.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful marinade. Some popular choices include garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply brush it with olive oil and season it with salt and pepper before grilling.
  • Be sure to preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken. This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grates.
  • Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, pasta salad, or grilled bread. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, grilled chicken is a great option. So fire up the grill and enjoy this simple yet flavorful recipe!

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