Description
In just 5 minutes you can mix up this rich and flavorful Tuscan Chicken Marinade! A simple blend of sundried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese creates a zesty sauce that will completely transform your dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil (plus ¼ cup of the oil from the jar)
- ¼ cup warm water
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated microbial-rennet Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Puree: Place all marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until thick and completely combined.
- Marinate: Pour ¾ cup of the marinade into a large zip-top bag. Reserve about ¼ cup of marinade for serving. Add chicken pieces to the bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat: Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook: Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Place chicken on the hot grill and allow to cook (without moving) for about 5 minutes. Flip the meat over and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature is between 150-160F (65-71C).
- Rest: Allow the meat to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This marinade can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Extra marinade can be used as a salad dressing or on sandwiches. You can also grill, bake, or roast the chicken according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 66.9 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 25.5 mg
- Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
Keywords: chicken marinade, Italian Chicken, Tuscan Chicken