Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
This grilled lemon pepper chicken is the perfect summer grilling recipe! Juicy chicken packed with lemon, garlic, and onion flavors will make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more. Pair this chicken with some delicious sides to make it a complete meal. I love serving it with grilled asparagus, a refreshing melon side, and a sweet strawberry cheesecake salad!
Ingredients
- 4-6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 2/3 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tsp minced Garlic
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the diced onion and mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts in a gallon-sized zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the preheated grill. Sprinkle with additional pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Optionally, you can grill additional lemon slices to use as a garnish.
Notes
- Marinate Overnight: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. This allows the lemon, garlic, and onion flavors to really soak into the meat.
- Preheat the Grill: Make sure your grill is preheated to medium-high heat before adding the chicken. This helps to sear the outside and keep the chicken juicy.
- Even Thickness: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly on the grill.
- Grill Lemon Slices: For an extra burst of flavor, grill some lemon slices alongside the chicken and use them as a garnish when serving.