The Best Grilled Chicken Strips
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
473 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Grilled Chicken Strips
Description
This recipe prepares chicken breasts sliced into roughly 2-inch thick strips, marinated in a blend of Italian dressing and soy sauce. The marinade tenderizes and seasons the chicken, infusing it with herbs and a subtle umami complexity. Marinating overnight boosts flavor penetration and keeps the meat moist during grilling.
Strips are grilled over medium heat, ensuring they cook through to a safe temperature of 165°F without drying. Using an onion rubbed over a hot grill beforehand cleans and flavors the grates subtly. The resulting grilled chicken strips have a tender texture and a balanced, slightly tangy and savory taste.
These grilled strips can be enjoyed hot as a main protein or cooled and stored for easy inclusion in sack lunches or sandwiches. Their convenient size and flavored profile make them versatile for various meals.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken sliced into thin strips
- 12 oz Italian dressing 12oz
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 2" thick strips, making sure they are fairly even.
- Put strips in a large zip bag and cover with Italian dressing and soy sauce.
- Gently squeeze the air out of the bag.
- Shake bag so all the chicken is covered with dressing.
- Place the bag in a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- Pre-heat and clean grill- rubbing 1/2 an onion on the hot grill cleans and flavors the grates.
- Cook chicken on medium heat until 165 internal temperature.
- Enjoy when hot, or refrigerate and use for s sack-lunch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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