This Italian chicken marinade is exactly what you want to make your chicken taste delicious and savory. Chicken is a bland tasting meat on its own, which is probably why so many meats “taste like chicken”. It needs to be paired with spices to give it flavor and substance. Try this recipe, and your chicken will taste exactly like the Tuscan countryside. Pair this marinade and chicken with your favorite Tuscan wine, and a side of green veggies, and you will have one beyond impressive meal.
Health Benefits
The marinade in this dish is pretty simple to make, and has some health benefits. But the true health food star of this dish isn’t the marinade, it’s the chicken. Chicken, the primary ingredient and focus of this meal has a lot of health benefits that just cannot be denied. It is a powerful source of protein, the substance that is the essential building block of the entire body. Protein helps the body recover from fatigue and repairs cell damage.
Nutrition
Per Serving:
Calories 187.1
Calories from Fat 135
Saturated Fat 2.2 g
Cholesterol 37.8 mg
Sodium 68.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 12.5 g
Ingredients
cup olive oil: 1/4
tsp vinegar: 2
tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning: 1
tbsp of Italian seasoning: 1
chicken breasts – boneless and skinless: 2
How To Make Italian Chicken Marinade
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until they’re thoroughly combined.
- Completely cover each chicken breast in the marinade.
- Store in gallon-size Ziplockbag or other sealable air tight container.
- Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve and enjoy!
Trivia
The acid content in most marinades helps to tenderize the meat.