Italian Chicken Marinade (Freezer Meal)

Italian marinated grilled chicken served with summer sides

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Italian Chicken Marinade (Freezer Meal)

This Italian chicken marinade is an easy way to add bright, fresh flavor to grilled chicken. Made with olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and herbs, it creates tender, flavorful chicken that is perfect for summer meals. It also works great as a freezer meal, making dinner prep even easier for busy nights.

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword chicken, grilling, marinade, quick

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinate Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 254kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic minced
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
¾ tsp salt
1 tsp red pepper flakes optional (I leave this out)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

In a gallon-sized freezer bag, add all of the ingredients except the chicken. Whisk everything together.
Add in the chicken, remove as much air as possible, and seal the bag. Knead the chicken in the bag to coat it in the marinade.
If meal prepping, place in the freezer until ready to use. Take out 24 hours before grilling. Place on a dish in the fridge to thaw. Once thawed, discard marinade and grill until chicken is fully cooked.
If using right after making, place in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 24 hours. The longer the better for flavor. Discard the marinade and grill the chicken until fully cooked. Serves 4.

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