Easy Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Grilling boneless skinless chicken breast is much easier than you think. One of the most popular flavor combinations is lemon pepper. These flavors perfectly accentuate the taste of the chicken and make an excellent meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ lemon zest
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken breast on a hard surface, cover with wax paper, and pound to 1/2″ thickness. This will ensure even grilling and tenderize the meat.
- In a plastic ziplock bag, mix olive oil, pepper, lemon zest and salt.
- Add chicken and let marinade overnight if possible. But if you’re in a hurry, let it marinade for at least a 1/2 hour – you’ll still get the goodness!
- Preheat your indoor grill for at least 5 minutes with the lid closed. Use highest setting if you have it.
- When grill is good and hot, add the chicken and close lid.
- Let cook for about 5 minutes and then check for doneness. There should not be any pink in the middle when done.
- You can also give the chicken a 1/4 turn halfway through cooking for crisscross grill marks.
Notes
- Recipe suggestion: After plating, add a couple of avocado slices and a couple of spritzes of lime juice from a fresh lime. It makes an absolutely wonderful meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 48gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 887mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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