Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled Lemon Chicken is an easy recipe with just a few basic ingredients, but gives you the most tender juicy grilled chicken. The bright lemon flavor goes well with so many different dishes that are healthy and family friendly!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium lemons
- 1 tablespoon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1 pound chicken breast
Dipping Sauce (optional)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, juice of two lemons (about 1/4 cup), lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but not longer than 3 hours.
- Prepare grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.
- Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Place the chicken on the grill directly over the fire and cook until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through 165°F, about 5 to 8 minutes on each side.
- Serve grilled chicken with lemon yogurt dipping sauce and your favorite side dish.
Dipping Sauce
- To make the dipping sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
