Description
Succulent Italian chicken brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with tender, herb-infused meat marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. Perfectly roasted and served with rustic Italian sides, this dish promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauces:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Italian dressing
Instructions
- Whisk Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce and Italian dressing in a non-reactive container to create a vibrant, tangy marinade.
- Transfer raw chicken breasts into a sealed plastic bag or shallow glass dish, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade mixture.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken, allowing the flavors to penetrate and tenderize the meat for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Prepare the outdoor grill by heating it to medium-high temperature and lightly brushing the grate with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place marinated chicken breasts onto the preheated grill, positioning them to achieve optimal heat distribution.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 15 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure even charring and consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), guaranteeing the chicken is fully cooked and safe to consume.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours to infuse deep, tangy flavors and tenderize the meat.
- Ensure grill is preheated to medium-high for perfect sear and even cooking.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken is safely cooked.
- Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce adds a delicious sweet and smoky dimension to the Italian-style marinade.
- Let grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to lock in juices and maintain maximum tenderness.
- Use a sealable bag for easy marinating and minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg