Best My Favorite Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipes

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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 CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Chicken image

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

MY FAVORITE GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



My Favorite Grilled Lemon Chicken image

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.

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

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken image

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

MY FAVORITE GRILLED CHICKEN EVER



My Favorite Grilled Chicken Ever image

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

LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN



Lemon Grilled Chicken image

"My mother relied on this recipe when I was growing up," recalls Ellen Seidl of Norfolk, Nebraska. "Its mild lemon taste reminds me of summertime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting and turning several times.

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