Description
This Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a bright lemon pepper mixture, then grilled to perfection for a delicious and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Butterfly or pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Marinate: In a bowl or bag, combine vegetable oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-425°F).
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Rest and Serve: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not marinate chicken for more than 3 hours, as the lemon juice can make it mushy.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
