Grilled Chicken With Rice Or Spaghetti Recipe
Grilled Chicken Over Choice Of Rice Or Spaghetti, Dressed With Olive Oil And Vinegar Or Italian Dressing.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Grilled Chicken
Spaghetti (choice of rice or spaghetti)
Simple Dressing (olive oil & vinegar) or Italian Dressing
To Serve / Garnish
Method
Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prepare marinade
In a medium bowl whisk together 3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tbs lemon juice (if using).
Marinate chicken
Place the 4 chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. If short on time, marinate 15 minutes at room temperature.
Grill chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear. Avoid pressing down on the chicken. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Spaghetti (choice of rice or spaghetti)
Boil water
Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
Cook spaghetti
Add 12 oz dry spaghetti and cook according to package directions (usually 8–10 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Drain and finish
Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain spaghetti. Return to the pot off the heat, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil (and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed) to coat and keep from sticking.
Alternative: prepare rice
If choosing rice instead, cook 1.5 cups long-grain rice with 3 cups water (or follow package ratio) — bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer 15–18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Simple Dressing (olive oil & vinegar) or Italian Dressing
Make vinaigrette
For the homemade olive oil & vinegar dressing: whisk together 3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional), 1 tsp honey (optional), 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Or use store-bought
Alternatively, use 1/4 cup store-bought Italian dressing. Warm slightly to room temperature if chilled.
Dress pasta or rice
Just before serving, drizzle 1–2 tablespoons of the chosen dressing over the cooked spaghetti or rice and toss gently to coat evenly. Adjust to taste.
To Serve / Garnish