Best 10 Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, lemon pepper grilled chicken stands tall as an iconic dish that captivates taste buds with its tantalizing fusion of tangy citrus and peppery heat. This succulent dish, an orchestra of flavors, effortlessly pairs the vibrant zest of lemon with the warmth of freshly cracked black pepper, creating a harmonious balance that leaves an indelible mark on the palate. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or an aspiring home cook seeking to elevate your kitchen repertoire, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect lemon pepper grilled chicken, a dish that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD



Grilled Chicken Paillard with Lemon and Black Pepper and Arugula-Tomato Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small shallot, chopped
1/4 cup pure olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh black pepper
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, pounded thinly
Salt
1/2 pound arugula
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish
Lemon halves, for garnish

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 Cajun Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings image

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

4 pounds whole chicken wings (not split)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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



Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Salad image

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

2 lemons
2 limes
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers, chopped
¼ cup sliced green onions, or to taste

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



Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts with Thyme Gremolata image

Categories     Chicken     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Lemon     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Thyme     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds), halved
For gremolata
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Garnish:
lemon slices
thyme sprigs

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



Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken image

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

1 (3 1/2-4-lb.) chicken, cut in half
4 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
Vegetable oil (for grill)
1 1/2 lemons, divided
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. honey

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



Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken image

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

¼ cup lemon pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups dry white wine

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



Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts With Thyme Gremolata image

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

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated

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



GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1small shallot, chopped
1/4 cup pure olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh pepper
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, pounded thinly
Salt
1/2 pound of arugula
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish

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



Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken image

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

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup onion flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemons, zest of
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 chicken legs

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



Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken image

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

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp butter, melted
to taste lemon pepper

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 fresh lemons and ground black pepper: Freshly squeezed lemon juice and coarsely ground black pepper provide the most intense flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken and results in a more flavorful dish.
  • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside moist.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: This ensures that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Lemon pepper grilled chicken is a simple but flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue. With its bright citrus flavor and subtle pepper spice, lemon pepper grilled chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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