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ITALIAN BBQ CHICKEN

Italian BBQ Chicken

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Elevate your barbecue game with this delicious Italian BBQ chicken recipe. Marinated in a flavorful blend of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and zesty Italian dressing, this chicken is grilled to juicy perfection, making it a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade:
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Viva Italian Dressing or Zesty Italian
  • 1 1/2 – 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or bone-in chicken thighs)
Additional Sauce for Basting (optional):
  • 1/3 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Viva Italian Dressing or Zesty Italian

Equipment

  • Ziplock bag or dish for marinating
  • Grill or barbecue

Method
 

  1. In a ziplock bag or dish, combine 1 cup of Italian dressing and 1 cup of barbecue sauce to make the marinade. Mix well.
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade, coating it well. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  3. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any remaining marinade.
  5. Grill the chicken until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), turning occasionally for even cooking.
  6. If desired, mix 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce and 1/3 cup of Italian dressing for additional basting sauce during grilling.
  7. Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Serve your delicious Italian BBQ chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, baste the chicken with a mixture of BBQ sauce and Italian dressing while grilling.
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