5.0 from 9 votes
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Marinate chicken breasts in an easy lemon pepper marinade to create a flavorful chicken to serve with your favorite side dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 - 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon black pepper plus more to season
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to season
- 2 lemons juiced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from the lemons used for juicing above)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a large plastic zipper bag and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon black pepper, garlic powder, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk well, then add the mixture to the bag with the chicken, massaging to coat.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at last 1 hour, up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat a grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, greasing the grill grate if necessary.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minute per side, until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the juices run clear. Allow the chicken to rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minuets prior to serving. Serve with your favorite sides.
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Notes
- Storing: Store leftovers by tightly wrapping in plastic wrap or placing in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pan, oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Store leftovers by tightly wrapping in plastic wrap or placing in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pan, oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Freezing: Freeze grilled chicken by tightly wrapping it in plastic wrap and then placing it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing. Freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
- Freeze grilled chicken by tightly wrapping it in plastic wrap and then placing it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing. Freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.