Grilled Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by marinating chicken breasts in a mixture of lemon juice and zest, olive oil, ground ginger, kosher salt, and fresh black pepper, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat. Meanwhile, broccoli is trimmed into florets and coated in olive oil with salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest.
The grill is heated with a two-zone setup: medium heat for chicken and high heat for vegetables. The broccoli cooks in a grill basket over high heat to develop a charred exterior, while the chicken grills on medium heat, flipped halfway through until cooked through. Fresh herbs like basil or parsley and lemon slices can be added as garnish to brighten the dish.
This straightforward preparation results in tender chicken with a lively lemon-ginger seasoning and crisp-tender grilled broccoli, making it an appealing main and side combination. It's best served fresh but can be refrigerated up to 5 days for leftovers.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast I had 5 breasts, thin-sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon optional, zest
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- basil optional for garnishing, or parsley, fresh
- lemon optional for garnishing, slices
Broccoli (Or Another Vegetable)
- 2 broccoli trimmed into florets, large heads
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon lemon optional, zest
Instructions
- Chicken – To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients except basil or parsley, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken. Place bag in fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to marinate.
- Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to high heat on one side, medium heat on another side.
- Broccoli – Place florets in a grill basket, evenly drizzle with olive oil (Tip – many times I use olive oil cooking spray because just a misting is all you need), and evenly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly.
- Place grill basket over the high/hotter side of the grill and place chicken on the medium heat side; discard bag with marinade.
- Close grill lid and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip chicken, stir broccoli, close grill lid, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and cooked through and the broccoli is as charred as desired.
- Optionally add lemon zest to broccoli, optional fresh basil or parsley for the chicken, optional lemon slices for garnishing, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight to maximize flavor.
- Use a two-zone grill setup to cook chicken and vegetables simultaneously without burning.
- Broccoli can be prepared with a light mist of olive oil spray to avoid excess oil.
- Consume fresh for best texture; leftovers keep up to 5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1423mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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