Italian Dressing Chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Italian Dressing Marinade
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
To Make the Italian Dressing Marinade:
- Whisk together the ingredients for the marinade. Set aside.¾ cup olive oil, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
To Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts into a large, plastic bag then pour in the Italian dressing. Press out as much of the air as possible and zip the bag closed.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Transfer the bag to the refrigerator and allow the chicken to marinate for 1 hour. When the chicken is almost finished marinating, preheat a griddle or cast-iron pan over low-medium heat and grease it very lightly with cooking oil.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken from the bag and place the it on the hot pan, then discard the leftover marinade. Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. The chicken should reach 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a waiting plate to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 chicken breast. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Dressing Chicken
Serving Size
1 chicken breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
201
mg
8
%
Potassium
425
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
37
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
