Description
Savor homemade Italian chicken with a perfect blend of Mediterranean herbs and robust flavors. Crispy exterior meets tender meat, promising a delightful culinary experience you will relish at your next family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) sweet baby ray’s BBQ sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) Italian dressing
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Blend Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce and Italian dressing in a non-reactive container, whisking until a harmonious, zesty mixture forms.
- Marination Process: Submerge chicken breasts in the prepared marinade within a sealed plastic bag or shallow glass dish, ensuring complete coverage and flavor saturation. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to maximize taste penetration.
- Grill Preparation: Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, lightly brushing the grate with cooking oil to prevent chicken from adhering during cooking.
- Grilling Technique: Position marinated chicken breasts on the heated grill, maintaining strategic placement for uniform heat distribution. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve consistent charring and thorough cooking.
- Doneness Verification: Utilize a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), ensuring complete and safe chicken preparation.
- Resting Phase: Transfer grilled chicken from the heat source and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling natural juice redistribution and optimal moisture retention before serving.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Minimum 4-hour refrigeration intensifies flavor depth and ensures tender, juicy chicken with maximum taste absorption.
- Grill Temperature Matters: Medium-high heat creates perfect caramelization and prevents dry, tough meat while developing delicious external char.
- Safety First: Always check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to eliminate harmful bacteria and guarantee fully cooked chicken.
- Resting Technique: Allow grilled chicken to rest 3-5 minutes post-cooking, enabling natural juice redistribution for maximally succulent meat texture.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg