Best Zesty Grilled Chicken Recipes

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BESSY'S ZESTY GRILLED GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN



Bessy's Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken image

Though seemingly unconventional, this recipe will surely please anyone. The combination of exotic ingredients comes together perfectly to form an altogether delicious grilled chicken.

Provided by Mildred Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup white sugar
½ tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon saffron
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried sage

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 59 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ZESTY PEANUT SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
MARINADE:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
PEANUT SAUCE:
1 cup Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh gingeroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • WASH, trim and pound chicken to flatten to a consistent thickness.
  • MIX brown sugar, peanut butter, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl to make marinade.
  • PLACE chicken in a shallow dish (or food storage bag). Cover with marinade. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature or as long as overnight in refrigerator.
  • When ready to cook: HEAT grill. Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, ginger, garlic and cayenne in a heavy saucepan to make peanut sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in chicken stock and cream. Cook 1 minute more, whisking. Keep warm while grilling chicken.
  • REMOVE chicken from marinade and place on hot grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until browned and no longer pink in center.
  • SPOON peanut sauce over hot chicken and sprinkle with cilantro.

ZESTY GRILLED CHICKEN



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With just two ingredients in the marinade, this chicken recipe is ready in a snap. While my husband grills the chicken, I prepare the rice and heat the sauce to spoon over the top. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup chunky salsa, divided
4 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoons salad dressing; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a small saucepan, combine the remaining salsa and dressing; cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally; set aside and keep warm. , Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Immediately top with cheese. Serve over rice if desired. Top with salsa mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

ZESTY HERB GRILLED CHICKEN



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Great taste is easy when you start with Grill Mates® Marinade. The blended herb flavor is accented by the perfect amount of heat.

Provided by McCormick Kitchens

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 ounce) package McCormick® Grill Mates® Zesty Herb Marinade
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 lbs bone-in chicken parts

Steps:

  • Mix Marinade Mix, water, oil and vinegar in small bowl. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Grill chicken over medium heat with lid closed 30 to 40 minutes or until cooked through, turning frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 109.9, Protein 36.5

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A GRILLED CHICKEN AND ZESTY APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Copycat Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken and Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

This recipe is honor of all of those who adore Chick-Fil-A's new Grilled Chicken AND their Grilled Market Salad AND their Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette. You're welcome. I. Am. Obsessed. with the Chick-fil-A Grilled Market Salad. Spicy Chicken. Fruit. Bleu Cheese. And that tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Mamacita, I lurrrrrrrrrrve that stuff! It is, hands down, my favorite salad of all time and, when Chick-Fil-A introduced their new Grilled Chicken ... well, I grew to love it even more. When I finally cra

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces Salad Mix (I have found a romain or iceberg blend to be best for the flavors in this salad)
½ cups of Blueberries
½ cup Sliced Strawberries
½ cup Diced Golden Delicious Apple (Granny Smith also works)
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Roasted and Sliced Almonds (or a nut blend of roasted almonds, pecans, and walnuts)
1-2 Copycat Chickfila Grilled Chicken Breasts, sliced
Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Assemble the Salad as follows:
  • Greens
  • Fruit
  • Blue Cheese
  • Nuts
  • Sliced Grilled Chicken
  • Vinaigrette
  • Enjoy how easy it is and chow down!

ZESTY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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Use our Zesty Grilled Chicken Salad recipe to make a salad for two! This grilled chicken salad is easy to make because it only require three quick steps.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (10 oz.) salad greens
1-1/2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips (about 2-1/2 cups)
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss salad greens with chicken, tomatoes and carrots in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

ZESTY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Heat grill to medium-high heat, accept compliments. (There are a few more steps to this easy grilled chicken; those are just the highlights.)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Pour dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 5 min.
  • Remove chicken from dressing; discard dressing.
  • Grill chicken 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

ZESTY LIME GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Behold the non-boring chicken breast recipe-grilled to juicy perfection with a medley of veggies and drizzled with the juice of charred limes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
2 large yellow squash, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 eggplant (1 lb.), cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 large portobello mushrooms
2 bunches green onions (about 16), trimmed
2 plum tomatoes, halved
6 bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.)
2 limes, halved

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Mix dressing and oregano until blended. Pour 1/2 cup over combined vegetables in large bowl; toss to coat. Brush chicken with remaining dressing mixture.
  • Grill chicken 10 min. Add vegetables to grill; cook 15 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning occasionally and adding limes to the grill for the last 5 min.
  • Serve chicken and vegetables drizzled with juice from grilled limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 43 g

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