Grilled Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings (6 ounces each)
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Lemon Chicken
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This easy Grilled Lemon Chicken is 4 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and makes a great lunch, dinner, and meal prep option.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for oiling the grill
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (see note 1)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme leaves. Place the chicken in a large freezer-safe plastic bag. Pour in marinade, squeeze out air and close the bag. Mash until chicken is evenly coated. Place the plastic bag in a dish and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Oil grates. Place chicken over direct heat on the grill, close the cover, and grill 5 minutes on each side, turning once.
- Transfer chicken to indirect heat and continue to cook until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the largest chicken breast reaches 165 degrees, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Slice or chop if desired.
Notes
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a cinch to cook on the grill. If your chicken breast seems especially large, you can butterfly the chicken breast into 2 pieces so it cooks faster. Or substitute chicken thighs.
- Yield: This Grilled Lemon Chicken recipe makes about 24 ounces of cooked chicken, enough for 4 servings, 6 ounces each.
- Storage: Store leftover chicken covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It's delicious on a salad, tossed in a grain bowl, or shredded for homemade Chicken Salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6 oz
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
845mg
(35%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (6 ounces each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6 oz | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 845mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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