Grilled lemon pepper chicken is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tangy lemon, aromatic pepper, and juicy chicken creates a flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. There are many different ways to prepare grilled lemon pepper chicken, but the basic steps are the same: marinate the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and pepper, then grill it over medium heat until cooked through. You can also add other ingredients to the marinade, such as herbs, spices, or vegetables, to create a unique flavor profile.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, olive oil and black pepper in a large baking dish. Add the chicken, turn to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt on both sides and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and just cooked through.
- Combine arugula, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl, toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place each paillard on a large plate, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with some of the arugula-tomato salad. Garnish with lemon halves.
GRILLED CAJUN LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS
Grilled chicken wings are the quintessential finger food for a summer cookout with family and friends. Just toss the chicken in a flavorful rub, then grill to golden brown perfection. A final toss with Cajun lemon-pepper seasoning adds a kick of spice and acidity.
Provided by Eddie Jackson
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat.
- Toss the chicken wings, vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Brush the grill grates lightly with oil. Place the chicken wings on the grill in an even layer and cover with the lid. Cook, flipping occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the parsley, lemon zest and juice, remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl until combined.
- Transfer the wings to the bowl with the Cajun lemon pepper seasoning and toss until evenly coated. Arrange on a large serving platter.
GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD
Easy, summery salad; great for all those low-carb eaters. I make this lemon-pepper chicken salad for my husband when he is on his Atkins® diet.
Provided by REDNECKGRL
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
- Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 488.7 mg, Sugar 9 g
GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN BREASTS WITH THYME GREMOLATA
Categories Chicken Marinate Quick & Easy Low Cal Backyard BBQ Lemon Grill Chill Grill/Barbecue Thyme Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together lemon juice, pepper, and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until marinade is emulsified. With a rolling pin or smooth side of a meat pounder flatten chicken 1/4 inch thick between sheets of plastic wrap. In a large resealable plastic bag marinate chicken in marinade, chilled, 30 minutes.
- Prepare grill.
- Grill chicken on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Serve chicken sprinkled with gremolata and garnished with lemon and thyme.
- Make gremolata:
- In a small bowl stir together gremolata ingredients.
GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN
If you want to go with the same flavors and basic method but prefer chicken pieces, go forth! Use skin-on, bone-in breasts and legs-total cooking time will be shorter.
Provided by Bryan Furman
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Grill Grill/Barbecue Summer Chicken Lemon Lemon Juice Kid-Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and 1 1/2 tsp. pepper. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium heat and brush grate with oil. Thinly slice lemon half into rounds. Heat butter and honey in a small saucepan until butter is melted and foaming, then remove from heat and add lemon slices.
- Grill chicken, skin side down, until skin is lightly charred and releases from grate without tearing, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken over and lightly brush with lemon butter. Cover grill and continue grilling chicken, brushing with lemon butter every 5 minutes or so, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast registers 150°F, 25-28 minutes.
- Just before chicken is ready, cut remaining lemon into quarters and grill, cut side down, until charred and softened, 6-8 minutes. Transfer chicken and lemons to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes before carving chicken into pieces.
- To serve, squeeze grilled lemons over chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper.
LEMON PEPPER GRILLED CHICKEN
This lemony marinade is great for grilled chicken.
Provided by BBQ BRIAN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 1h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix lemon pepper, dry mustard and crushed dried rosemary.
- Place chicken breast halves in a medium bowl. Rub with garlic. Introduce the lemon pepper mixture and rub it into the chicken. Pour in lemon juice and dry white wine. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before grilling.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Cook marinated chicken breasts on the prepared grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1181.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN BREASTS WITH THYME GREMOLATA
A great taste for grilled chicken. Requires marinating (but can be done the day before) and cooks in minutes.
Provided by Rodger
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
- Add the oil in a stream whisking until the marinade is emulsified.
- Pound breasts until about 1/4" thick.
- Place marinade and breasts in a resealable plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes (can be overnight as well).
- Prepare grill.
- Mix all ingredients for the gremolata.
- Grill on an oiled rack about 5-6 inches over the heat until cooked through.
- About 2-4 minutes per side.
- Can be garnished with lemon slices and sprigs of thyme.
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and black pepper in a large baking dish. Add chicken, turn to coat and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt on both sides and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Combine arugula, tomatoes, onion in a large bowl, toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place each Paillard on a large plate, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with some of the arugula-tomato salad.
GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
I found this recipe from a supermarket check-out line recipe booklet. The chicken is tender and flavorful and it's easy for weekday dinners when the weather is nice.
Provided by Pepper 2
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except for chicken.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
- In a large plastic freezer bag, put in chicken and marinade.
- Shake to coat and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnite.
- Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on a plate.
- Microwave the chicken for 5 minutes on high.
- Transfer chicken to grill and grill for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat or until the juices run clear.
- As the chicken is grilling, baste with the reserved marinade.
GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
You can use however much lemon pepper you like. I usually use about 1/4 teaspoon per breast. I cooked mine on an indoor grill.
Provided by Beverley Williams
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 2. Melt butter.
- 3. Brush evenly over the chicken breasts.
- 4. Sprinkle breasts generously with lemon pepper.
- 5. Cook on grill until chicken is done, about 10- 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a flavorful marinade to infuse the chicken with delicious taste. The marinade should contain acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar, as well as herbs and spices like garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Don't overcrowd the grill. Make sure to leave enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from burning on the outside while remaining raw on the inside.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Grilled lemon pepper chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that your family and friends will love. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try today!
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