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This Grilled Chicken and Vegetables recipe with Tomato Vinaigrette is loaded with perfectly grilled chicken, tons of grilled veggies (whatever vegetables you wish, really), and a delicious tomato-based vinaigrette dressing. It’s the perfect way to throw together dinner without turning the oven on!

Grilled Chicken and Vegetables with Tomato Vinaigrette

Grilled veggies, perfectly grilled chicken, and my favorite dressing… Dinner is SERVED! The summer is great for so many reasons but one of my favorites is because of the abundance of vegetables available right from the farm. This salad is the best example I know of a summer vegetable bounty. I love how the grilled chicken and veggies are tied together with this savory tomato vinaigrette. This meal is totally customizable based on what vegetables are available to you and is sure to be a new family favorite.

Tips for Grilling Chicken

  1. Marinate your meat! Any meat that has had a change to be infused with flavor will taste better and be juicier (thanks to the addition of salt).
  2. Prep your grill: Make sure your grill is preheated and that the grates are clean! You want to make sure the grill has come up to the proper temperature. Cleaning the grates will ensure your chicken doesn’t stick. Right before you cook you can rub a little oil on your grates as well!
  3. Cook over indirect heat: While you want your grill to be preheated you do not want to cook over direct flame. Cooking over indirect flame will ensure the chicken doesn’t burn before it is cooked through inside.
  4. Cover your grill! Covering your grill will make sure the grill stays hot and that your food cooks quicker.
  5. Use a thermometer! Sure there are plenty of other tricks to figure out if your chicken is properly cooked, but the most fool proof is to use an instant read thermometer. You want it to read 165º in the thickest part of the chicken.

Can I make it without a grill?

Yes! While we love the charred smoky taste of the grill, this dish would still be perfectly acceptable on a grill pan inside of even if you need to, in a regular skillet! Do what works for you, either way a nice marinated juicy piece of chicken will be delicious with all these veggies and tomato vinaigrette.

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Grilled Chicken and Vegetables with Tomato Vinaigrette

This Grilled Chicken and Vegetables with Tomato Vinaigrette is loaded with perfectly grilled chicken, tons of grilled veggies (whatever vegetables you wish, really), and a delicious tomato-based vinaigrette dressing. It's the perfect way to throw together dinner without turning the oven on!
Servings 2
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken:

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosmary
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Big pinch of fine sea salt

For the veggies:

  • 1 large zucchini sliced
  • 1 yellow squash sliced
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

For the Tomato Vinaigrette:

  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes chopped (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Prepare grill.
  • Toss chicken in olive oil and spices, set aside. You can leave up to 30 minutes, or longer in there refrigerator.
  • Cut veggies and toss in oil and salt, set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts on one side of the grill and cook 8 minutes on each side, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • On the other side place a layer of greased tin foil and place the veggies on top. Cook veggies until desired softness, and cook chicken until fully cooked
  • Make the dressing by combining ingredients in your high-speed blender and blending until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust spices as needed.
  • Slice chicken. Serve veggie and chicken warm over romaine lettuce and serve with tomato dressing.

Notes

Can substitute canned tomatoes, if fresh is not available
This recipe was originally published in August 2014, and updated and republished in August 2019.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 26.6gProtein: 31.8gFat: 23.4gSaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1019mgFiber: 7.4gSugar: 15.4g
Author: Lexi


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  1. so excited to make this for dinner tonight!! any chance you can tell me what type of vinegar you used for the dressing? thanks + happy labor day!!

  2. This salad is gorgeous and sounds so incredible! I have to try this before grilling season is over! I love this so much!

  3. looks delicious! definitely the perfect weeknight meal i will be recreating.. thanks for the recipe and inspiration!

  4. WOW, this grilled veggie grilled chicken salad looks delicious! And the tomato vinaigrette sounds amazing, can’t wait to try your recipe! 🙂