Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
I like to have a few staple seasonings on hand so I can make a delicious chicken breast whenever I need. One of my favorite go-to chicken recipes is this Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken. Citrus and rosemary pair so well together for a hearty, savory, and slightly sweet dish.
Servings: 3
Calories: 258kcal
Equipment
- Grill
- Meat Pounder
- Meat Thermometer
- Cutting Board
- Meat scissors or knife
- Saran wrap
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast ~ 3 small breasts
- ½ small lemon
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- ½ tbsp lemon pepper
Instructions
- Remove the chicken from its container and trim any excess fat off. Run pieces under lukewarm water.
- Take 2 large sheets of saran wrap and layer them on a cutting board or countertop and place chicken breasts on top. Cover chicken with 2 more sheets of saran wrap.
- Using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts until they’re all equal thickness. (I aim for about ½ inch thickness).
- Remove the top layer of plastic wrap and evenly spread lemon juice on the chicken. In a small mixing bowl, combine dried rosemary and lemon pepper. Sprinkle on the chicken breasts.
- Grill chicken at 500°F for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Plate and enjoy!
Notes
Pair your chicken with your favorite roasted or grilled vegetables, rice, rolls—whatever sounds best to you!
Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 1g