Description
Sizzling Tuscan BBQ Chicken brings Italian countryside flavors to your grill with a perfect blend of herbs and smoky char. Bold marinades and fresh Mediterranean ingredients create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauces:
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) BBQ sauce
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) Italian dressing
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) bottled ranch dressing
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking Italian dressing, ranch dressing, and barbecue sauce until smooth and fully integrated.
- Transfer chicken breasts into a large zip-lock bag, carefully pouring the prepared marinade over the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Seal the bag securely, pressing out excess air, and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight, gently rotating the bag every couple of hours to distribute flavors evenly.
- Approximately 30 minutes before cooking, remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator to allow it to reach near room temperature, which promotes more even cooking.
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat, targeting around 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit (190-204 degrees Celsius).
- Remove chicken breasts from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and discard the remaining marinade to prevent cross-contamination.
- Position chicken on the preheated grill grates, ensuring they are not touching each other to promote proper heat circulation.
- Grill chicken for 6-9 minutes per side, rotating once halfway through cooking time, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and exterior displays appealing golden-brown char marks.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Marinating overnight infuses deep, rich flavors into every fiber of the chicken.
- Seal the bag tightly to prevent leaks and ensure even coating of the zesty marinade.
- Discard used marinade to avoid cross-contamination and potential foodborne illness.
- Turning chicken occasionally helps achieve that perfect, even golden-brown char.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe, juicy results every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 1,470 kcal
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 5,520mg
- Fat: 90g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 66g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 96g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 108g
- Cholesterol: 360mg