Description
Chicken Salmoriglio is a delicious Italian grilled chicken dish topped with a vibrant and flavorful Salmoriglio sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Salmoriglio Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the Salmoriglio Sauce: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Finish and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then spoon the Salmoriglio sauce over the top. Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- You can also pan-sear or bake the chicken if you don’t have a grill.
- The sauce pairs well with seafood or vegetables.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a portion of the sauce for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
