Grilled Lemon Chicken

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5 from 3 votes

Quick and easy Grilled Lemon Chicken Breasts are bursting with flavor from an easy homemade lemon marinade.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Marination Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Greek

Keyword: Grilled Lemon Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ Tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon onion powder
4-6 rosemary sprigs divided
4 chicken breasts about 2lbs of chicken
Lemon and parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, mayonnaise, and onion powder. Mix well.
Add 2-3 Rosemary sprigs to your lemon marinade.
Add your chicken breasts to your bowl, making sure that each is thoroughly coated in marinade.
Marinade for at least 20 minutes covered in the refrigerator.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 7 minutes on each side.
Serve warm with remaining rosemary sprigs, parsley, and lemon.

Notes

How long can you marinate chicken in lemon?

You shouldn’t marinate the chicken for longer than 30 minutes. Lemon is acidic and tenderizes the chicken but if you marinate it for too long, it will actually break the chicken down too much. This will give your chicken a mealy texture. So, don’t leave it in the fridge for too long!

How do you know when chicken breasts are done grilling?

Use an instant-read thermometer to check if your chicken is done. It should be 165°F in the thickest part.

Can you cook lemon chicken on the stove or in the oven?

Yes, if you don’t have an outdoor grill you can cook the chicken on a grill pan, in a skillet on the stove, or bake it in the oven.

Stove: Heat the pan over medium heat and cook the chicken on one side for seven minutes or so. Flip it over and finish cooking it on the other side until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the chicken for 30 to 40 minutes or until it’s 165°F.

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