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Grilled Lemon Chicken

Grilled Lemon Chicken

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Grilled Lemon Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the zesty brightness of lemon to tender, juicy chicken. With just 12 minutes on the grill, the chicken develops a smoky char while staying succulent inside, perfectly complemented by a tangy, herb-infused marinade.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Chicken

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Mix together lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, onion powder and red pepper flakes together in a gallon sized Ziploc bag.
  • Add chicken to marinade and seal bag closed.
  • Place bag in fridge and let chicken marinate for 4-6 hours (or overnight).
  • Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
  • Place chicken on grill heated to medium-high, cooking 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 487mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken recipe, grilled chicken, healthy dinner, lemon marinade, summer grilling
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