Description
Italian Dressing Grilled Chicken is a flavorful dish that elevates your weeknight dinners with minimal effort. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken infused with zesty Italian dressing, perfectly grilled to achieve a delightful char. Paired with fresh vegetables, this meal is not only satisfying but also healthy, making it a great option for family gatherings or meal prepping. Enjoy this easy-to-make dish that promises to impress your loved ones with its vibrant flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 – 2 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing (plus more for brushing vegetables)
- 1 pound red potatoes (about 4 medium, parboiled and sliced into rounds)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into rounds)
- 1 large red onion (cut into thick slices)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and coat it with Italian dressing. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your indoor grill according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly coat the grill plates with non-stick spray or oil.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook on the grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Prepare Vegetables: Parboil potatoes for 8–10 minutes until slightly tender. Slice potatoes, zucchini, and onion into even pieces.
- Grill Vegetables: Place vegetables on the grill, brush with additional dressing, and cook until tender with light char marks.
- Serve: Arrange grilled chicken and vegetables on a platter and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg