Best 10 Grilled Lemon Lime Chicken Recipes

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Grilled lemon lime chicken is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or any occasion. The combination of zesty lemon, tangy lime, and succulent chicken creates a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare. Whether you are a seasoned griller or new to the art of grilling, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious grilled lemon lime chicken that will impress your friends and family.

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LEMON-LIME CHICKEN



Lemon-Lime Chicken image

I've served this main dish numerous times for dinner guests and have received many compliments. In fact, every time I make it for my husband, he'll comment, "This is the best chicken I've ever had."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons each lemon juice and lime juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, discarding marinade. Grill chicken over medium-hot heat, turning once, until juices run clear, about 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED LEMON LIME PEPPER CHICKEN



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With just a hint of lemon-lime, you'll love this Grilled Lemon-Lime Pepper Chicken, marinated in olive oil overnight. It's tender and especially healthy!

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Time 8h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
1 medium onion diced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix together olive oil, lemon & lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper and onion.
  • Put chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over it. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Place chicken on preheated grill (400 degrees) and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 369 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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-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

GRILLED LIME CHICKEN



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A wonderful citrusy marinade makes this chicken tangy and tasty. A few hours before dinner, simply marinate the chicken for a fuss-free meal later on.-Lisa Dougherty, Vacaville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil
4 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, oil, onions, garlic, 2 tablespoons dill and pepper; add chicken. Turn to coat; refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reaches 165 °. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED LIME CHICKEN



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A trio of Cuban favorites--lime, garlic, and cumin--flavors this chicken, cooked whole on the grill.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate (from 12-oz can), thawed

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove backbone from chicken; discard. Firmly press whole chicken to flatten. Cut two 1/2-inch slits through each breast about 1 inch from tip; tuck legs into slits. Fold each wing back behind the neck area.
  • In small bowl, mix salt, cumin, pepper, and garlic powder. Rub mixture all over outside of chicken. Place chicken in 13x9-inch disposable foil pan, breast side up. Place pan of chicken on grill over medium-low heat. Cover grill; cook chicken 20 minutes. Turn chicken over; insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, brushing with limeade last 5 minutes of cook time, until thermometer reads 180°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted.
  • Remove chicken from grill; cover with foil. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

GRILLED LEMON-LIME CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Poultry     Marinate     Kid-Friendly     Low Sodium     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

the grated zest (about 2 teaspoons) and juice (about 3/4 cup) of 2 lemons
the grated zest (about 2 1/2 teaspoons) and juice (about 3/4 cup) of 3 limes
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 whole chicken legs (about 4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan whisk together the zests, the juices, the sugar, the garlic, the cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the oil and let the marinade cool.
  • In a large dish arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for 1 to 3 hours. Transfer the chicken with tongs to an oiled grill set about 6 inches over glowing coals or to an oiled ridged grill pan set over moderately high heat and grill it, basting it with the marinade for the first 20 minutes (discard any remaining marinade). Turn the chicken over and grill it for 20 minutes more, or until it is cooked through.

GRILLED LIME CHICKEN



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Make and share this Grilled Lime Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappyBunny

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup fresh parsley, Chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup chablis
1/2 teaspoon pepper, Freshly ground
2 tablespoons lime juice
6 chicken breast halves (6 (4 oz each) skinned, boned chicken breast halves)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a shallow baking dish.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 1 day.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade.
  • Coat grill rack with Pam, place rack on grill over med-hot coals.
  • Place chicken on rack, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done, basting with reserved marinade.

REALLY EASY AND GOOD GRILLED LIME CHICKEN



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The marinade for this makes the chicken so moist and tasty, and can be used just as well with any other part of the chicken, especially good with chicken legs. The chicken can be broiled in the oven also. Plan ahead, the chicken needs to be marinated in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours. Recipe can be doubled for more chicken. Prep time is 3 hours marinating time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 large limes)
1/3 cup oil
2 -3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 garlic cloves, minced (or to taste)
black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine/whisk the lime juice, oil, honey, thyme, rosemary, garlic and black pepper (if using).
  • Place the chicken in a shallow glass baking dish.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
  • Grill (or broil) for about 4 minutes on each side, until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 78.3, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 27.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons and limes: Fresh citrus fruits provide the best flavor to the chicken.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Grilled lemon-lime chicken is delicious served with rice, potatoes, or salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled lemon-lime chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of lemon, lime, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering.

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