Description
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer dining. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty lemon juice, aromatic black pepper, and fragrant garlic powder. Perfect for barbecues or weeknight dinners, this meal promises to impress your family and friends with its bright flavors and juicy texture. Serve it over greens or alongside roasted vegetables for a delightful feast that’s sure to have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill each side for about 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add Finishing Touches: Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and serve over a bed of greens or alongside roasted veggies with lemon slices as garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg