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Italian Grilled Chicken

Italian Grilled Chicken

This Italian grilled chicken (or broiled if you like) is juicy and flavorful. Perfect for BBQs or throwing in salads or other dishes that call for cooked chicken.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Grilled Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Heather @ thecookstreat.com

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs about 2 large breasts or 4 thighs, sliced thin

Italian Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic about 2 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare chicken by discarding any extra fat and cutting larger breasts (if using) through the thickness to make thinner cutlets. Place chicken in gallon freezer ziploc bag and set aside.

  2. In a small bowl add the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine.

  3. Set aside 3 tablespoons of marinade for basting later (optional). Pour remaining marinade over chicken and seal bag. Place bag in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight (up to 24 hours).

  4. To Grill: Preheat grill to medium or medium high. Arrange chicken on grill in a single layer and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side or until lightly browned and instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast. For additional flavor, baste chicken with reserved marinade after flipping to second side.

  5. To Broil: Preheat broiler to high. Adjust rack so chicken will be about 4 to 5 inches from the broiler. Arrange chicken on a broiler pan in a single layer and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side or until lightly browned and instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast. For additional flavor, baste chicken with reserved marinade after flipping to second side.

  6. Remove the chicken from the heat and tent with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.