Description
Italian BBQ Chicken Marinade is a simple 3-ingredient recipe that creates juicy, flavorful grilled chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce perfect for any family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce (optional for basting)
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing (optional for basting)
Instructions
- Mix barbecue sauce and Italian dressing in a bowl until well combined
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish
- Pour marinade over chicken and coat evenly
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade
- Preheat grill to medium heat
- Grill chicken turning occasionally until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Brush with additional sauce while grilling if desired
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor
- Do not reuse marinade after raw chicken
- Works well with chicken thighs, drumsticks, or kabobs
- Use fresh sauce for basting to avoid contamination
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg