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Lemon Lime Chicken

With just a hint of black pepper, you'll love this Grilled Lemon Lime Chicken, marinated in olive oil and citrus overnight. It's a healthy chicken marinade recipe that is light for summer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 small pieces
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic  2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Mix together olive oil, lemon & lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper and onion. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup lime juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 medium onion diced, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  2. Put chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over it. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator (8-12 hours).
  3. Place chicken on preheated grill (400ºF) and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165ºF.
  4. Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve. Season with fresh snipped cilantro or parsley and garlic with lemon and lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe works with boneless skinless chicken thighs as well.
  • Do not marinate this chicken over 24 hours, or the chicken may end up mushy and stringy. I find 8-12 hours is best.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 369mg (15%) Potassium 589mg (17%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 369mg 15%
Potassium 589mg 13%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.