Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken
Description
This dish begins by combining lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cooking oil to form a marinade. Chicken breasts are placed in this marinade and chilled for at least one hour or overnight to absorb flavor while maintaining juiciness. Cooking on a preheated medium heat grill ensures the chicken cooks evenly, developing subtle char marks and a caramelized exterior.
After grilling, the leftover marinade is heated to boiling, then simmered to thicken into a glaze that can be spooned over the chicken, adding an additional layer of flavor and moisture. The honey and lemon create a harmonious sweet and tart profile, complemented by garlic and Italian herbs.
This chicken pairs well with fresh lemon wedges or herbs such as basil and works well alongside side dishes like salads or steamed vegetables. Marinating ahead allows the flavors to deepen while making the grilling process efficient.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even thickness, boneless skinless
- ⅓ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- lemon about 6 tablespoons, juice of 2
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Add half of the sauce mixture and seal the bag. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight. Reserve remaining sauce.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard the bag and marinade. Place chicken on grill and cook 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking (or immediately afterwards) add reserved sauce to small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5-6 minutes.
- Drizzle sauce over grilled chicken and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired (I used fresh basil).
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least one hour; up to eight hours improves flavor absorption.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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