Grilled Mississippi Chicken -

5 from 2 votes

Grilled Mississippi Chicken

This Grilled Mississippi Chicken is the most flavorful and juicy grilled chicken ever! Achieve the same tangy, savory flavors in a Mississippi pot roast but infused into delicious grilled chicken! Paleo and Whole30 option.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Marinating Time30

Course: Main Course, Proteins

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken marinated in pepperoncini juice, chicken mississippi roast, grilled chicken with ranch seasoning, healthy mississippi chicken, Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe, Mississippi Chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast (boneless, skinless) or thighs
½ cup ranch dressing or ranch seasoning packet
1 au jus seasoning packet
4 pepperoncini peppers
⅓ cup pepperoncini pepper juice

Instructions

With a sharp knife, trim any excess fat from the chicken. Filet or pound out into 1/2" thickness.
In a large resealable bag, add chicken, ranch dressing, au jus packet, pepperoncini peppers and the juice. Toss around in the bag to coat and then marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
Before grilling, let the marinated chicken sit out at room temperature to take some of the chill off and promote even cooking.
Meanwhile, preheat grill between 350 and 400 degrees. While the grill preheats, let the bag of chicken rest at room temperature.
With tongs, remove marinated chicken from the bag, shake off an excess and transfer directly to preheated grill. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Remove chicken from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing (or serving whole) and serving. Enjoy.

Notes

🍎Whole30 Mississippi Chicken

2 tablespoons of Coconut Aminos : instead of au jus seasoning packet.
Pepperoncini Peppers: Double check the ingredients and be sure to use a brand that is compliant.
Ranch Dressing: Make homemade ranch seasoning mix or use your favorite store-bought Whole30 approved dressing or seasoning.

♻️ Storing & Freezing

Storing: Let chicken cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Freezing Marinated Chicken: To freeze marinated chicken, add prepped chicken and remaining ingredients to a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Press out as much air as possible, seal and gently toss the bag around to coat the chicken in marinade. Store in freezer for 6 to 8 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before grilling or baking.

Oven Baked Option

Start by placing marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish.
Place a few pepperoncini peppers around the chicken and pour some of the pepperoncini juice over the top.
Dot the chicken with slices of butter.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the top slightly.
Let it rest before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

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