Best 11 Grilled Lemon Chicken With Fennel And Onion Recipes

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Are you searching for a tantalizing and flavorful dish that will impress your taste buds and elevate your culinary experience? Look no further than grilled lemon chicken with fennel and onion, a delectable combination of zesty citrus, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers a burst of refreshing flavors that will transport you to a Mediterranean paradise. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a special meal for your loved ones, grilled lemon chicken with fennel and onion is sure to become a favorite recipe that you'll return to time and time again.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN WITH FENNEL AND ONION



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A Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Dress up grilled chicken breasts with a lemon and herb marinade plus a bonus of fennel and onion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 lb)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano and salt; pour over chicken. Cover; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Brush fennel and onion with marinade.
  • Place chicken (skin sides down), fennel and onion on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and brushing frequently with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F). Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Skewer with wooden sticks.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Good tasting marinade for chicken. Quick and easy.

Provided by KRCTLC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting. Place chicken in the bowl, and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Drain and discard marinade from the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 462.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

LEMON CHICKEN WITH GRILLED FENNEL AND ONIONS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bone in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium bulbs fennel, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 medium red onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 small lemon, sliced
oregano sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Mix oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, chopped oregano and salt pour over chicken. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Brush fennel and onion with marinade. Cover and grill chicken (skin sides down), fennel and onion 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and brushing frequently with marinade, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve chicken with lemon slices. Garnish with oregano sprigs.1 Serving: Calories 285 (Calories from Fat 155) Fat 17g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 230mg Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 28g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 6% Iron 8%Diet Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 FatBetty's TipFor easy entertaining, serve this lemony chicken with fresh tomato slices and angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN



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This grilled lemon-garlic chicken recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. It is a family favorite. Nothing like a bottle from the store; 100 times better.

Provided by ReachtotheStars

Categories     BBQ & Grilling     Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
⅔ cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large, gallon-sized, zip-top bag. Seal and shake well. Add chicken and shake again. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with marinade, and cover. Grill for 10 minutes. Baste again, then turn over and baste the other side. Cover and continue to grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 350.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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"There's one word to describe this recipe: 'Yum!' It's so easy to prepare ahead of time, then fire up the grill when we get home from church on Sunday. Guests love the citrus flavor!" Heather Erb - Milton, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN



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"My mother relied on this recipe when I was growing up," recalls Ellen Seidl of Norfolk, Nebraska. "Its mild lemon taste reminds me of summertime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting and turning several times.

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MY FAVORITE GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Ina Garten's fantastically EASY (we won't forget flavorful and juicy!) grilled lemon chicken. Recipe from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. (I love to serve this with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine. -Yum!) **Time does not include marinating hours**

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed (4 lemons)
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt, kosher
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large non-reactive bowl, whisk together all ingredients and add chicken to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours to overnight.
  • Over a hot grill, cook chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
  • Cool slightly, slice and serve.
  • At this point, you may skewer with wooden skewers and serve with satay dip, if desired.

GRILLED LEMON-AND-GIN-MARINATED CHICKEN AND ONIONS



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Categories     Gin     Chicken     Citrus     Onion     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lemon     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons gin
1/4 teaspoon dried orégano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1/2 pound each)
2 cups thinly sliced onions

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish whisk together the lemon juice, the gin, the orégano, the salt, the sugar, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the marinade until it is emulsified. add the chicken, coating it well with the marinade, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, for 20 minutes. Grill the chicken, reserving the marinade, on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 7 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is grilling, in a heavy skillet combine the reserved marinade and the onions and boil the mixture, covered, over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook the mixture, uncovered, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a heated platter and with a slotted spoon scatter the onions around it.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FENNEL AND LEMON



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Lemon is chicken's best friend - stuffed whole inside a roasting bird with a sprig of rosemary; wrapped in foil, baked soft and puréed for a sauce, à la Jean-Georges Vongerichten; or tossed with fennel and egg yolk for a rich, tangy sauce as in this recipe from the food writer Marlena Spieler. It is a simple, rich and wonderfully elegant way to prepare the humble chicken breast. First, lightly brown the chicken and remove it from the pan. Add the fennel, wine, lemon zest, broth and a pinch of cinnamon (trust us) to the pan and bring it all to a boil, reducing until it thickens. Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer while you beat a couple of egg yolks and some lemon juice together. Incorporate a bit of the pan sauce into the egg yolk mixture, then add it all to the pan. Cook a bit more until the sauce is creamy and your mouth waters with anticipation.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium large fennel bulb, sliced lengthwise and cut in strips
1 1/2 cups dry white wine such as pinot grigio
1 cup chicken broth
1 pinch cinnamon (about 1/8 teaspoon)
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Zest lemon and slice zest into matchsticks. Juice lemon, strain and reserve.
  • Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt. Put deep frying pan over medium-high heat, pour in oil and gently sauté chicken breasts, about two minutes per side, until they are about half-cooked. Remove from pan.
  • Pour off oil and discard, then add fennel, wine and lemon zest to pan. Bring to boil over high heat and cook until wine is reduced by about half and fennel is tender. Add broth and cinnamon, bring to boil and cook about 5 minutes to reduce sauce a bit.
  • Add chicken with its juices and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg yolks with half the lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon), then ladle in about 1/4 cup of sauce. Mix well, then add to pan, mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring a bit, until sauce appears creamy. Taste and add more lemon juice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 975 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND OREGANO



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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Garlic     Poultry     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
12 whole chicken legs (7 lb)
8 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (8 lb)
5 lemons, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
  • Discard excess fat from chicken and season with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
  • To cook chicken using a charcoal grill:
  • Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a large chimney starter of charcoal briquettes (80 to 100) and pour them evenly over 1 side of bottom rack (you will have a double or triple layer of briquettes).
  • When charcoal turns grayish white (15 to 20 minutes) and you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds, sear chicken legs in 3 batches on lightly oiled grill rack over coals, uncovered, turning once, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes total, then transfer as cooked to a tray.
  • Put all browned legs on side of grill with no coals underneath and cook, covered with lid, turning occasionally, until just cooked through (flesh will no longer be pink when cut near joint), 15 to 25 minutes more. Transfer legs to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to a serving platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil, while cooking breasts.
  • Add 15 briquettes evenly to coals and wait until they just light, about 5 minutes. (They will not be grayish white yet but will give off enough heat with other briquettes to maintain correct cooking temperature.)
  • Sear chicken breasts, starting with skin sides down, in 2 batches on rack over coals, uncovered, turning once, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes total, then transfer as cooked to tray.
  • Put all browned chicken breasts on side of grill with no coals underneath and cook, covered with lid, turning occasionally, until just cooked through (the meat next to the tender, when opened slightly, will be moist but no longer pink), 12 to 15 minutes more. Transfer breasts to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to platter with legs.
  • Grill lemon slices on rack over coals, uncovered, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes on each side, and transfer to platter with chicken.
  • To cook chicken using a gas grill:
  • Preheat all burners on high, then adjust heat to moderately high. Turn off 1 burner and arrange chicken legs on lightly oiled rack above it. Cook, covered with lid, turning legs once, until cooked through, about 40 minutes total. Transfer legs to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to a serving platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil, while cooking breasts.
  • Cook chicken breasts on rack above unlit burner, covered with lid, turning once, until just cooked through (the meat next to the tender, when opened slightly, will be moist but no longer pink), about 30 minutes total. Transfer breasts to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to platter with legs.
  • Grill lemon slices on rack over flames, uncovered, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes on each side, and transfer to platter with chicken.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade helps to infuse the chicken with flavor and keep it moist during grilling. Be sure to use a marinade that contains both acidic and oily ingredients, such as lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from burning on the outside while still cooking it through on the inside.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade while it is grilling: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: Grilled lemon chicken pairs well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, grilled potatoes, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled lemon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilling process creates a slightly charred exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Serve the chicken with a variety of sides for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

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