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Italian BBQ Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from the Italian countryside, BBQ chicken reflects the rustic cooking traditions of grilling meats over open flames. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and summer barbecues, celebrating the communal spirit of Italian dining. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with each culture adding its own twist to the marinade and preparation methods.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chili
spicy Italian sausage
green bell pepper
red bell pepper
diced onion
cooked pasta
salt
cracked black pepper
crushed red pepper
Italian seasoning
Ragu meat-flavored sauce
mozzarella cheese (2 lb)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

1

Place chili onto the grill.

2

Add green and red bell peppers and diced onion to the grill.

3

Add cooked pasta to the grill, ensuring it is al dente.

4

Sprinkle salt over the vegetables, meat, and pasta.

5

Add cracked black pepper on top.

6

Add crushed red pepper for spice.

7

Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture.

8

Puncture the pan to release the chili.

9

Break up the sausage using a meat slicer tool.

10

Add Ragu meat-flavored sauce to the mixture.

11

Use kabuchichi tossers to mix everything in the grill.

12

Spread broken mozzarella cheese evenly over the mixture.

13

Close the lid on the Blackstone grill and cook for 15 minutes.

14

Check the dish after 15 minutes for melted cheese and cooked ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

Blackstone grillmeat slicerkabuchichi tossers

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pollo alla GrigliaGrilled Chicken Italian Style
Local Name: Pollo alla griglia

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