Easy Italian Chicken Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Marinade
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Italian Chicken Marinade
Description
The recipe involves placing chicken breasts in a container or bag, covering them with Italian salad dressing, and seasoning with black pepper. The mixture marinates in the refrigerator, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken. After marinating, the chicken is cooked by grilling or broiling.
The marinade imparts a familiar Italian herb and tangy flavor to the chicken, while the marinating time helps to tenderize and moisten the meat. Cooking methods like grilling or broiling enhance the overall taste by adding a slight char or caramelization on the surface.
This straightforward marinade can easily be scaled up to accommodate more chicken breasts, making it suitable for family meals or gatherings. While grilling is preferred to achieve grilled flavor, broiling and even slow cooking in a crockpot are acceptable alternatives.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a storage bag or container.
- Cover the chicken with the Italian dressing and season with the pepper.
- Marinade for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator but I recommend marinading overnight.
- Grill or broil your chicken. You can easily double or triple this recipe.
Notes
- Grilling is preferred for best flavor, but broiling or cooking in a crockpot are suitable alternatives.
- Marinate the chicken overnight to maximize flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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