I tend to always resort to the same Lemon & Herb marinade when I’m preparing chicken to grill, but I was inspired to try something new when I discovered a jar of old sun-dried tomatoes in my fridge. I combined the sun-dried tomatoes with garlic, oregano and red wine vinegar to create a marinade that’s really packed with flavour.
Although you could marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes, the flavours only begins to permeate the chicken after an hour. The more surface area there is, the quicker the meat will marinate, so if you are short on time, cut the chicken in half or slash the surface the with a knife. I personally prefer chicken thighs over breasts when grilling because they have more flavour and remain moist while chicken breasts can easily dry out.
Here are a few other grilled chicken recipes that you will enjoy…
- Moroccan Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Chicken with an Easy Spiced Marinade
- Chicken Souvlaki
- Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken
- Jerk Chicken & Peach Skewers
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Grilled Sun-Dried Tomato Marinated Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 4 chicken breasts)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a blender or nutribullet container combine the oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
- Place the chicken thighs in a zip loc bag and pour the blended marinade overtop. Place the bag in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 12 hours, flipping the bag over once so that the chicken is well coated.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Once hot cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until there is no pink in the middle and it is cooked through. Garnish with shredded basil before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This marinade makes me question why I EVER buy premade sauce from the store. It is so delicious and full of flavour.
I served this with mushroom polenta and the combo was so good. I might have to make it again tomorrow!
Yum yum yum
Thank you for this recipe. I have made it numerous times and love it! My kids have even asked for the recipe to make it themselves.
I could cry. I have been all over the internet for recipes that fit my health requirements and I finally stumbled upon your website, Carmen! I am SO THANKFUL for the time and effort you have put into providing so many people with healthy and YUMMY ideas for whole eating.
Bless you for taking the time and spending the energy to encourage and support others.
I’m so grateful and will be making just about everything on your site!! 🙂
Sincerely,
Bridget