My favorite way to eat chicken is grilled. I love the smoky flavor you get with cooking it over an open flame. But what if I told you there are simple ways to add extra flavor to your dish? This sauce is quick to make and adds such a brightness to your chicken. It also is delicious over white fish!
For this recipe, all you need to do is a little bit of chopping. You do not need to use any pans, so the clean up is easy. First you dice your sauce ingredients. Add it to a bowl and mix. Set aside and create your marinade for the chicken. I like to marinade my chicken in a glass bowl or ziplock bag overnight for optimal flavor. But if you want to do it same day, give it at least 4 hours.
For the chicken, cook times may vary based on the thickness of the chicken. I prefer chicken thighs because of the slightly fattier flavor, but white meat is just as good. If you can, stick to skin-on because the skin will char more for better flavor. I love to spoon the sauce right over the chicken when it is done cooking!
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Easy Grilled Italian Style Chicken with Herb Sauce
Equipment
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Sharp Knife & Cutting Board
- Tongs
- Ziplock bag or Glass Bowl
Ingredients
For the Herb Sauce:
- 1 diced shallot
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 6 chicken thighs skin-on preferred
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl or Ziploc bag, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, sage, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly.
- Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
Make the Herb Sauce
- In a bowl, combine shallot, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well and set aside.
Serve and Enjoy
- Drizzle the herb sauce over the grilled chicken.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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