Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken

5 from 4 votes

Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken and Breaded grilled tomatoes, the perfect grill or barbecue dish. Not only yummy but healthy too.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American/Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN

½ pound chicken 6 slices (not too thin) (8-10⅓ ounces)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pinches salt
2-3 dashes pepper
1-2 dashes thyme

GRILLED TOMATOES

2 large round tomatoes (not too ripe but firm)
¾ cup cracker crumbs (I use saltine crackers)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

TOPPING

3-4 fresh fresh basil
1-2 sprigs fresh thyme

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Instructions

FOR THE CHICKEN

In a medium bowl add the chicken slices, toss with rosemary, salt, pepper, thyme and olive oil. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for approximately 15-20 minutes.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Meanwhile, wash and cut thick slices of tomato (3 slices per tomato), on a medium-size plate mix together the cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese, dredge the tomato slices one at a time in the crumb mixture and grill. Grill on a hot pan-grill or barbecue, on both sides until golden, approximately 2 minutes each side, move to a clean plate.
Grill the chicken in the same manner until no longer pink inside.
Place a slice or 2 (if they are small slices) of chicken on top of 1 tomato slice, drizzle with lemon juice, top with chopped fresh basil and thyme if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Can I Make This Chicken On The Stove Top?

Yes, but it will need to be cooked a bit differently than my pan fried chicken. Pan-sear in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium 5 to 7 minutes per side or until golden brown. Chicken may brown quickly so you may need to lower the heat.

Can I Bake This Chicken In The Oven?

Yes! Marinate chicken in the herb mixture then place in an olive oil coated baking dish in a single layer. Oven bake at 350°F for 25-40 minutes, similar to my herb roasted chicken pieces. The time will depend on how thick your chicken pieces are, so adjust accordingly.

How To Store Leftover Grilled Chicken?

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, it’s great for meal prep! You can also freeze leftover chicken in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

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