Description
Tuscan Ranch BBQ Chicken blends Mediterranean zest with classic American grilling, creating a mouthwatering fusion of herbaceous ranch and smoky barbecue flavors. Succulent chicken breasts marinaded in zesty seasonings promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauces and Dressings:
- 0.75 cup (177 ml) Italian dressing
- 0.75 cup (177 ml) bottled ranch dressing
- 0.75 cup (177 ml) BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by whisking Italian dressing, ranch dressing, and BBQ sauce in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Transfer raw chicken breasts into a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer.
- Carefully pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is completely saturated and coated.
- Seal the bag, removing excess air, and gently massage the marinade into the chicken to enhance flavor penetration.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 12 hours, rotating the bag every 2 hours to distribute marinade evenly.
- Thirty minutes before cooking, remove the chicken from the refrigerator to allow it to approach room temperature for more even grilling.
- Preheat outdoor grill to 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit (190-204 degrees Celsius), creating medium-high heat zones.
- Discard the used marinade to prevent cross-contamination.
- Place chicken breasts on the preheated grill grates, cooking for 7-9 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juiciness and redistribute internal moisture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it soak in the zesty mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- Pat chicken dry before grilling to help achieve beautiful golden-brown grill marks and prevent steaming.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe and perfectly cooked meat.
- Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5-7 minutes after cooking to lock in juices and maintain succulent texture.
- Store leftover marinated chicken in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours to maintain food safety and quality.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg