Low Carb Savory Italian Grilled Chicken Recipes

SIMPLE ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat grill pan with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper, in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Dip chIcken in olive oil mixture to coat evenly.
• FOR INSIDE COOKING: Place on hot grill pan. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
• FOR OUTDOOR GRILL: Coat unheated grill grate with no-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

SAVORY ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• To grill, skin chicken breasts and rub in pepper to taste.
• Blend basil, olive oil, butter, garlic and parmesan cheese at low speed using an electric blender, chopper or processor till smooth.
• Baste chicken lightly with mixture.
• Grill over medium coals basting during cooking time with basil sauce.
• During this time add the rosemary branches to coals for added smoke flavor.
• Do this 2 or 3 times.
• Grill 10 minutes each side depending on barbecue temperature.
• Garnish with fresh basil and serve this grilled chicken recipe with rice or Italian pasta.