Description
Family dinners become memorable with this succulent Italian BBQ chicken recipe blending Mediterranean herbs and smoky grilling techniques. Robust marinades and carefully selected ingredients guarantee a delicious meal that brings Italy’s culinary spirit directly to your table.
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 Preparation: Blend Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and Italian dressing in a spacious container, crafting a vibrant, aromatic marinade that will elevate the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Chicken Immersion: Submerge chicken breasts completely in the marinade within a resealable bag or shallow dish, ensuring thorough coating and flavor absorption.
- Marination Process: Refrigerate the chicken for 4-8 hours, allowing the intricate flavor combination to deeply penetrate the meat, transforming its taste and texture.
- Grill Setup: Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F), lightly oiling the grates to prevent sticking and promote optimal searing.
- Grilling Technique: Arrange marinated chicken on the grill, cooking 6-8 minutes per side to develop caramelized exterior and achieve consistent golden-brown crosshatch marks.
- Doneness Verification: Use a digital meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest point, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked chicken.
- Resting Phase: Transfer grilled chicken from heat and let rest 3-5 minutes, enabling juice redistribution and ensuring a succulent, tender final presentation.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Let chicken soak in the zesty sauce for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to maximize flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Grill Temperature Matters: Maintain a steady medium-high heat between 375-400°F to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the meat.
- Safety First: Always use a digital meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F, eliminating any risk of foodborne illness.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow the grilled chicken to rest 3-5 minutes after cooking, helping juices redistribute for a more succulent and flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg