Grilled Italian Chicken

This tender and juicy grilled chicken recipe is delicious and easy to make. This Italian Marinade is made with simple ingredients which gives the chicken so much flavor. Chicken is one of my favorite meats to grill and adding this marinade makes it so delicious.

Making chicken on the grill allows you to use it in many different recipes. We usually double the recipe so we can use it top our salad for lunch or make a Italian chicken wrap. However you serve this chicken it will be a family favorite. Try some other marinades to change the flavor of your chicken, Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe, Asian Chicken Marinade, and Best Grilled Chicken Marinade.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use this marinade for bone-in chicken thighs
• Oil – We used olive oil. Feel free to use what you prefr
• Red Wine Vinegar – Adds a hint of zest to the marinade
• Lemon – Use fresh lemon for the best flavor. You can also use fresh lime
• Spices – Italian Seasoning, salt and black pepper

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How to Make Italian Grilled Chicken Marinade 

Step 1 – Combine Marinade Ingredients – Stir together all the ingredients except for the chicken breasts in a bowl. Feel free to add in garlic powder or red pepper flakes for added flavor.

Step 2 – Pour marinade over chicken – Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag or a bowl. Pour the Italian Chicken marinade over the chicken.

Step 3 – Marinade Chicken – Allow the chicken to marinate in Italian Dressing for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Discard excess marinade that has touched raw chicken.

Step 4 – Heat Grill – Then preheat the grill to 350 degrees F. Gently brush the grill grates with the oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Step 5 – Grill Chicken – Place the chicken on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per size until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 6 – Serve and enjoy – Then remove the chicken from the grill, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve, slice and enjoy this delicious chicken.

What to Serve with Italian Grilled Chicken

When I grill out, I love to grill my sides on the grill or make a simple salad. Try one of these grilled sides for a quick, easy and healthy side to serve with Italian Chicken.

• Parmesan Grilled Zucchini Recipe – This side dish is simple to prepare and is budget friendly. The grill gives the zucchini so much smoky flavor. The ingredients are simple and pairs perfectly with this chicken.
• Grilled Brussel Sprouts in Foil – Brussel Sprouts in Foil on the Grill Recipe is delicious and easy to make healthy side dish. The Brussel Sprouts come out tender, crispy and amazing flavor.
• Grilled Potatoes in Foil – This potatoes in foil grill recipe is one my favorite sides to make. This dish is budget friendly and only require a few ingredients. You can easily change the seasoning or add other ingredients to add more flavor.
• More Grilled Chicken Side Dishes