Description
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken is a zesty, flavorful dish that transforms any gathering into a culinary celebration. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are marinated in a bright mixture of fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder, then grilled to perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for summer BBQs or weeknight dinners, delivering a burst of flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (around 375°F).
- Grill the chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and grill marks appear.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 138mg