Name: Italian Grilled Chicken with Charred Vegetables & Salsa Verde
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1.2 kg total); 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise; 2 red bell peppers, quartered and seeded; 1 small red onion, cut into thick wedges; 2 tbsp capers, rinsed; 8 anchovy fillets, packed in water, drained; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; Nonstick cooking spray

Italian Grilled Chicken with Charred Vegetables & Salsa Verde

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This Italian-inspired dinner brings together juicy grilled chicken breast and a medley of charred summer vegetables, all elevated by a punchy Venetian-style salsa verde. Anchovies and capers add bold, briny notes, while fresh herbs and a touch of lemon keep it vibrant. Charred edges on the vegetables bring a sweet smokiness reminiscent of cicchetti bars in Venice. With over 67g of protein per serving and minimal fat, this dish is perfect for anyone seeking a light, satisfying, and flavor-packed meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for guests.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
Season chicken breasts on both sides with half the salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until well-marked and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thickly.
While chicken cooks, toss zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with remaining salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until charred and tender, about 4-6 minutes per side. Remove and chop into bite-size pieces.
For the salsa verde: In a food processor, combine parsley, basil, capers, anchovies, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
To serve, divide the grilled chicken and vegetables among 4 plates. Spoon salsa verde generously over chicken and drizzle a little more olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately.