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Italian Grilled Chicken surrounded by fresh herbs, on a gray plate.
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Italian Grilled Chicken

The perfect Italian marinade makes this chicken a favorite of ours! Juicy, flavorful chicken is what you'll get!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 413kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, or the equivalent of 1.5 lbs
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the Italian salad dressing, thyme, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic cloves. Stir to combine.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade (to be used for basting later).
  • Transfer the mixture to a large Ziploc bag. Add the chicken. Close the bag, and place in the fridge to marinate for 3-5 hours, or overnight. 
  • Pull the chicken out of the fridge. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. 
  • Heat a grill to 375°F - 400°F. Place the chicken breasts on the grill. **Cook the first side for 5 minutes. Flip and immediately thoroughly baste each chicken breast with the 1/4 cup of reserved marinade.
  • Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until inside temperature reaches 155°F-160°F.
  • Remove from the grill and place the meat on a plate, tent with foil to keep the meat warm. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

* You will need an instant read thermometer for this part. The meat continues to cook a few minutes after removing it from the grill. If you cook it until the temp reads 160°, your meat will be fully cooked by the time it's on your table. AND it will be juicy and so delicious!! 
**If you find your grill is at 400° a majority of the time, you may only need to cook each side for 4.5- 5 minutes. Be sure to check so that your meat isn't dry and overcooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg