Marinated Grilled Chicken II

Name: Marinated Grilled Chicken II
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ½ (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing; ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper; salt to taste

Rating: 4.65 stars

127 Ratings
99 Reviews
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This recipe can be used for inexpensive chicken pieces or to grill a whole chicken. The Italian salad dressing gives the dish some zing!

By Denise Boyd

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

3 hrs

total:

3 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a shallow glass bowl and pour salad dressing over it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

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Step 2

Lightly oil grill and preheat to medium high.
Step 3

Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Season with lemon pepper and salt to taste. Grill over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salad dressing. The actual amount of dressing consumed will vary.

Tip

Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

291 calories; protein 24.7g; carbohydrates 5.8g; fat 18.5g; cholesterol 67.2mg; sodium 1040.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (99)

Most helpful positive review

dapen

05/06/2006

Great recipe--this is a definite once a weeker for us during the summer. When I buy skinless boneless chicken breasts I put the chicken and italian salad dressing (Kraft brand Zesty Italian) in a freezer bag for freezing and then defrost in the fridge overnight--it marinates while defrosting. Before grilling, I sprinkle with McCormicks Spicy Pepper Medley. This is quick, easy and tastes great. Leftovers can be added to a salad the next day. Read More

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TIGERTRAX3

11/03/2009

we omitted the lemon pepper and just used straight dressing with salt and pepper added. It was pretty good nothing that wowed us though. A good go to recipe if you need something in a pinch though. Read More

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(5)

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5 star values: 88
4 star values: 33
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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dapen

05/05/2006

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angiea2105

08/24/2008

very yummy! while the chicken is cooking on the grill I make a little bowl of shredded cheese with chopped up tomatoes and more house style dressing. The once its cooked I put that on top of the chicked. My husband loves it!! Read More

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LIZCANCOOK

05/18/2006

I also use the previous reviewer's trick pre-marinating frozen bs breasts. It's a great time saver! I only used 8oz of dressing for 4 breasts but shook on extra lemon pepper. Leftovers were good sliced over salad greens for a quick cold lunch. Read More

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Jillian

11/10/2009

This is a good marinade when you're short on time. I used light italian dressing (half the bottle) added some fresh lemon juice cracked black pepper and some lemon zest along with fresh rosemary. Read More

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Java_Girl

04/02/2008

I've heard from many people over the years that italian dressing makes an excellent marinade but this is the first time I've tried it. I'm really impressed with the flavor since I was really short on time and could only marinate the chicken for about an hour. I sliced it up and served in corn tortillas with some salsa. Awesome chicken! Read More

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LIZA PIAZZA

02/03/2006

Ater it came off the grill i put some carmalized onions and melted cheddar over the top. Tasted just like the smothered chicken I love from one of my favorite restaurants! Read More

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LITTLEASTA

05/27/2010

super easy and SO GOOD - used bone in thighs (took off the skin) and adjusted grilling time to 6 - 8 minutes per side used Kraft Zesty Italian dressing and used garlic pepper (instead of lemon pepper). Only made all the changes because that is what I had on hand. Read More

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Lenenski Family

10/28/2009

Moist and flavorful even though I only marinated the chicken for half an hour. I used just enough zesty Italian dressing to cover the chicken and sprinkled both sides with lemon pepper before refrigerating. I omitted the salt. When I realized I was out of propane I sautéed the chicken about 10 minutes a side in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Can't wait to grill them next time after marinating the full three hours. The chicken went well with broccoli casserole and crescent rolls but would also be delicious on a bun in a wrap on a pizza in a salad etc. Read More

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Chef101

10/19/2005

This recipe is soo quick and easy! Thanks! The chicken came out so moist and flavorful! Read More

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TIGERTRAX3

11/03/2009

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This is a good marinade when you're short on time. I used light italian dressing (half the bottle) added some fresh lemon juice cracked black pepper and some lemon zest along with fresh rosemary.

Ater it came off the grill i put some carmalized onions and melted cheddar over the top. Tasted just like the smothered chicken I love from one of my favorite restaurants!

This recipe is soo quick and easy! Thanks! The chicken came out so moist and flavorful!

we omitted the lemon pepper and just used straight dressing with salt and pepper added. It was pretty good nothing that wowed us though. A good go to recipe if you need something in a pinch though.