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Close-up of grilled chicken breasts infused with an Italian chicken marinade, featuring dark grill marks and a garnish of chopped fresh herbs. The juicy, well-seasoned chicken is arranged on a white surface.
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5 from 11 votes

Easy Italian Chicken Marinade

Need an easy chicken recipe? Make this Italian Chicken Marinade. It is easy to make and tastes amazing! We like to grill it, but we have also broiled the chicken too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinade4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Marinades
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $11.69, COST PER SERVING (4 servings): $2.92

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup Italian Salad dressing
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a large storage bag or container.
  • Pour ½ cup Italian salad dressing over the chicken and season with 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Seal the bag or cover the container and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. For best flavor, marinate overnight.
  • Grill or broil the chicken until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Serve warm. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if desired.

Notes

For this marinade recipe, we prefer to grill the chicken, but you could broil it or even toss in the crockpot for an easy dinner.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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