Description
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken recipe featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in Italian dressing, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a container or resealable bag and pour the Italian dressing over them. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 6 hours to allow the flavors to infuse the meat.
- Preheat the grill: Heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6 minutes on each side, adjusting time depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute and keeps the chicken moist. Serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate cooked chicken for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Slice or shred before freezing for easier reheating.
- Marinating: Longer marinating (up to 6 hours) intensifies flavor, but avoid marinating more than 6 hours to prevent texture changes.
- Internal temperature: Ensure chicken is cooked to 160°F (70°C) for safe consumption.
- Grill marks: Lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking and achieve beautiful grill marks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
