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BBQ Chicken Marinade
BBQ Chicken Marinade is the perfect mixture of tangy barbecue sauce mixed with zesty Italian dressing. Your chicken will be so tender you won't even need a knife to cut it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
Instructions
- To make marinade, whisk together the BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, apple cider vinegar, and pressed garlic.
- Poke chicken all over with a fork. Place the chicken in a dish or zip top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken to cover completely. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours, with a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium heat and brush with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Cook to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Once done, remove chicken from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Then serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutions: You can use any cut of chicken including chicken thighs, wings, legs, and even whole chickens with this marinade. Cook times will vary.
- How to Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
- How to Scale: You can easily double the recipe and use the chicken throughout the week to meal prep.
- Let the chicken marinate for 2 hours.
- Place chicken breast on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Spread an additional layer of BBQ sauce over chicken breast
- Continue to cook for 10+ more minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp)
- Place the chicken with marinade in a slow cooker
- Cook on low for 2 hours
- Remove chicken breast and shred
- Mix shredded chicken back into juices and cook 30 more minutes
- Add more BBQ sauce if desired.
- Chop chicken into 1 in pieces or cut into thin fillets.
- Marinate for 2 hours.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Add chicken pieces (without extra marinade)
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side
- You can give those leftovers a makeover to use later in the week, or month if frozen for a completely new and exciting dinner. *See original post for some suggestions!*
Nutrition Information
Serving
7oz
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
943mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
148IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 7oz | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 943mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.