Marinated Italian Chicken Recipes

ITALIAN MARINADE

Spiedies, grilled skewers of meat marinated in what amounts to Italian dressing, are a culinary mainstay of bars and roadhouses in and around Binghamton, N.Y. What follows is a recipe for the marinade used to prepare them for the fire. I have used fresh herbs, though dried ones are more traditional, and have upped the flavor slightly with the use of lemon zest. Once you've got the marinade made, simply cut the meat - chicken or beef, lamb or pork - into 1- or 2-inch cubes, and submerge it in the liquid for a couple of days (10 to 12 hours for chicken), covered, in the refrigerator. All that lemon and vinegar does some work on the meat, and the result, when grilled over charcoal for four or five minutes a side, is a fantastical taste of upstate New York, and a very simple and excellent dinner besides. (Here are instructions for cooking them.) Serve with torn mint and an additional drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil, on top of Italian bread or alongside rice.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories sauces and gravies

Time 5m

Yield Enough for 2 to 3 pounds meat

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Steps:

Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add cubes of chicken, pork, lamb or beef to the marinade and cover tightly, or place into large, re-sealable plastic bags and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours (or 10 to 12 hours for chicken).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Ingredients

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon basil leaves, rolled and chopped into chiffonade
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II

Chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style salad dressing, then baked! It is the easiest and most delicious meal ever and my husband thinks I slave all day to make it!

Provided by MARIONROWE

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

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Steps:

To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

ITALIAN MARINATED CHICKEN

Seasoned chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style salad dressing, then sauteed. Only four ingredients make a ferociously simple and tasty dish! Great tasting Italian chicken. Prego! Serve with noodles or rice, if desired.

Provided by JWilliams

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Steps:

To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Poke several holes in breasts with a fork; season with salt and pepper to taste and cover with salad dressing. Toss to coat, cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 2 hours.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discarding of any remaining marinade) and saute in skillet for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 51.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1905.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
⅓ cup vegetable oil

ITALIAN CHICKEN MARINADE

This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.

Provided by Steve Harrity

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Steps:

In a shallow baking dish, mix the salad dressing, garlic powder, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. (For best results, marinate overnight.)
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Lightly oil grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 2469.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves