Best 7 My Favorite Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipes

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Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey to create a flavorsome masterpiece with our "My Favorite Grilled Lemon Chicken" recipe. This tantalizing dish bursts with a symphony of zesty citrus and smoky grilled flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepare to elevate your backyard barbecue experience as we guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, marinating the chicken to perfection, and grilling it to achieve that perfect balance of tender meat and crispy skin. Get ready to indulge in a delightful meal that will impress your family and friends and make every bite a memorable experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

THE BEST GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Tender and juicy grilled chicken marinated in a delicious lemon sauce. A perfect, easy chicken recipe for a quick dinner or healthy lunch!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
zest of 2 lemons
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ((zest the lemons before juicing))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
1 whole lemon (cut into slices)

Steps:

  • In a large ziploc bag, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Seal the bag and shake it all up until well combined.
  • Place bag in the refrigerator and marinate for about 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to about 375F to 400F.
  • Brush grill grates with olive oil.
  • Remove chicken breasts from marinade and place them on the hot grill; cook without touching it until the chicken breasts start getting some grill marks, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken breasts over, cover the grill, and let finish cooking, about 7 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Chicken is done when a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from grill; cover and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
  • TO PREPARE ON A CAST IRON GRILL PAN
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a grill pan with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 minutes; flip, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Place grill pan in the oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Chicken Breast, Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 133 mg

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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My chicken gets its subtle pucker from lemonade concentrate. So simple, so sweet! -Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until combined. Pour half into a shallow glass dish. Cover and refrigerate remaining lemonade mixture. , Dip chicken into lemonade mixture, turning to coat; discard lemonade mixture. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush with reserved lemonade mixture. Grill 10-20 minutes longer, brushing frequently, until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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

Provided by panner50

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb butter
1/3 cup water
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons flour
1 whole chicken, cut up

Steps:

  • Sauce-------.
  • heat butter and garlic in small saucepan over low heat stirring constantly until butter is melted.
  • blend in flour.
  • cook over low heat until mixture is bubbly.
  • remove from heat.
  • stir in remaining ingredients.
  • heat to a boil stirring constantly place chicken pieces on medium grill skin side down.
  • cook for about 20 min then turn and cook for 20 minutes.
  • baste with sauce turning often as not to burn about 10 more minutes, basting often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714, Fat 57.7, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 233.5, Sodium 907.9, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2, Protein 43.3

MY FAVORITE GRILLED CHICKEN EVER



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Kelli Bhattacharjee gave me this recipe, which was a winner one year at Versailles Poultry Days. I made a few changes to it and this is hands down my favorite grilled chicken ever! I have literally been making it at least once a week since I've had the recipe. Try it. You won't be disappointed! This is absolutely delicious and makes a very moist and flavorful finished product.

Provided by stylingmom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups white distilled vinegar
2 cups water
2 sticks butter
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breasts
4 chicken leg quarters

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, pepper, sugar, and minced garlic in a pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let marinade cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  • Place chicken in a resealable zip-top bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and marinate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Transfer chicken pieces to the grill, shaking off excess marinade; discard remaining marinade.
  • Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 2040.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. A good marinade for lemon chicken would include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs such as thyme or rosemary.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a relatively thin meat, so it doesn't take long to cook. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough, so be careful not to cook it for too long.
  • Use a grill pan if you don't have a grill: If you don't have a grill, you can still make grilled lemon chicken using a grill pan. Just heat the grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Grilled lemon chicken is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides for grilled lemon chicken include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled lemon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can make sure that your grilled lemon chicken turns out perfect every time.

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