Best Grilled Lemon Lime Chicken Recipes

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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 CHICKEN BREAST



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The BEST grilled chicken breast and marinade recipe! An easy method for making tender, moist grilled chicken breasts every time. So Juicy!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium breasts)
1 batch best Chicken Marinade* (see notes)
Chopped fresh herbs (crumbled feta cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, optional for serving)
Oil (for grilling)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board (leave several inches between them and work in batches as needed). Cover with plastic wrap to keep things tidy, and with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or your fist, pound the chicken to an even thickness. It doesn't need to be ultra thin-just make sure the middle is fairly even with the ends (the chicken should be about 1/2-inch thick).
  • With a fork, poke holes all over the chicken (this will allow the marinade to absorb).
  • In a large ziptop bag, combine the marinade ingredients, then add the chicken.
  • Seal the bag to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade. Place in a pan or bowl to catch any drips. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it to marinate for up to 12 hours (5 to 6 hours is ideal). Even 15 minutes is better than nothing!
  • When ready to grill, preheat the grill to high (475 degrees F). If your chicken has been in the refrigerator, remove it and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grates.
  • Place the chicken on the grill presentation (smooth) side down, shaking off any excess marinade. Cover the grill and let cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip. The chicken should lift easily off the grill; if it sticks, allow it to cook another minute or two.
  • Recover the grill and cook for an additional 4 to 8 minutes. Chicken is considered done at 165 degrees F. I like to remove chicken from the grill around the 155-160 degree F mark and allow it to finish cooking while resting. DO NOT OVERCOOK, or your chicken will be dry.
  • Place the chicken on a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes (resting is mandatory!). Add any desired toppings or sauces. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4); about 7 ounces, Calories 226 kcal, Protein 42 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0.03 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

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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I learned to make this when I was vacationing in Bermuda after high school. It has been 18 years, and this is still one of our favorite dishes ever! My children ALL love it - from the toddler to the teen! And it's so easy that even my non-cooking husband can whip this up! The longer you marinate the chicken, the better it is!

Provided by MelindaG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Stir together the lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, seal the bag, and massage to evenly coat chicken with lemon juice mixture. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Drain and discard marinade from the bag, and place chicken on preheated grill. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1888.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Chicken image

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-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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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 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 LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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This lemon chicken is so versatile it can be grilled indoors, outdoors, or even broiled!

Provided by Christina Holderman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 lemons, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Poke surface of chicken all over with a knife or fork. Rub chicken pieces on all sides with cut surfaces of lemons, squeezing to release some of the juice; reserve remaining juice for grilling
  • Combine salt, garlic, paprika, and pepper in a bowl. Brush chicken with 1/2 of the melted butter; sprinkle with 1/2 of the seasoning mix.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill for 7 to 10 minutes. Flip, squeeze remaining lemon juice over chicken, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle with the rest of the seasonings. Continue to grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle chicken with sugar just before serving. Grill cooked chicken for 2 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GRILLED CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN



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With its amazing tropical salsa, this entree is a showstopper. Add leftover salsa to quesadillas, pork tenderloin or serve it with tortilla chips. Mary Shivers - Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALSA:
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
2/3 cup cubed avocado
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic and Greek seasoning; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Chill until serving., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken image

"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

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