Best 7 Grilled Lemon Sage Chicken Recipes

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Grilled Lemon Sage Chicken: A Delightful Burst of Flavor

Indulge in the tantalizing aroma and delectable taste of Grilled Lemon Sage Chicken, a dish that captivates the senses with its vibrant flavors and zesty aroma. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon, sage, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and succulent chicken with a crispy, golden-brown exterior. Accompanying the main course are three additional delectable recipes: Lemon Herb Butter, Grilled Vegetables, and Herb-Infused Rice. These accompaniments perfectly complement the chicken, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED LEMON SAGE CHICKEN



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I was given a cookbook for a christmas gift-American Heart Association by a dear friend. I love chicken and I want to make all my chicken meals healthier for my 3 sons and myself. I have a George Forman grill and can't wait to make this delicious recipe. I know it says to grill over coals and if you have a grill for outside you can grill it this way. I hope you try this recipe and enjoy it. The picture is from Eating local In The Lou.com

Provided by Eileen Hineline @HappyCooking58

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 - boneless chicken breast fillets-4 oz
1/2 cup(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns,cracked
2-3 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon rind
- garnish-6 lemon slices,cut in half
- sage leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place pieces between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/8th inch thickness with a mallot. Arrange chicken in a glass dish or a enamel baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice,herbs,salt,pepper,garlic and lemon rind. Mix well. Pour over chicken and turn pieces to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning pieces occasionally.
  • Grill marinated chicken over hot coals. Grill over direct heat for 15 minutes then over indirect heat for 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. Serve with lemon slices and sage leaves if you wish.
  • Calories-295 total fat-21 grams.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Skewer with wooden sticks.

LEMON SAGE CHICKEN MARINADE



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The bright flavors of lemon and sage transform bland chicken breasts in this simple and fast marinade.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Ingredient

Time 6h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 whole garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
2 lemons ( juice and grated zest , use a microplane grater to zest)
1/2 cup sage (chopped fresh leaves)
6 8-ounce bone-in chicken breasts (skin on)

Steps:

  • Place garlic in a food processor and process to a puree. Add olive oil, honey, kosher salt, and pepper, processing to combine. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and sage. Pulse a few times until sage is rough-cut.
  • Pour the marinade into a freezer zip-top bag. Add breasts, seal, and toss to coat the pieces. Open the bag, squeeze out all the air so the chicken is covered, then seal again. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling or baking. Discard the used marinade. To Bake: Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and insert a baking rack. Bake chicken breasts for 40 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 170 F in the thickest part of the meat not touching bone. Crisp the skin under the broiler for a few minutes, if needed. Do not overcook or the chicken will be dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 193 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 72 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 592 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 6 pieces (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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I learned to make this when I was vacationing in Bermuda after high school. It has been 18 years, and this is still one of our favorite dishes ever! My children ALL love it - from the toddler to the teen! And it's so easy that even my non-cooking husband can whip this up! The longer you marinate the chicken, the better it is!

Provided by MelindaG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Stir together the lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, seal the bag, and massage to evenly coat chicken with lemon juice mixture. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Drain and discard marinade from the bag, and place chicken on preheated grill. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1888.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH HERBS



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With these grilled lemon-garlic chicken thighs, you can call yourself a superstar.

Provided by Burning Glove

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium lemons, zested and juiced
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
5 sprigs Fresh Sage
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 (5 ounce) chicken thighs, trimmed
kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
2 medium lemons

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 4 lemons; reserve remaining 2 whole.
  • Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, sage, garlic, and crushed red pepper for marinade in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Place chicken thighs in a single layer in a wide, flat dish. Add the herb mixture and massage to coat. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season generously with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Cut the 2 whole lemons in half and cut the tips off of the ends; this will allow the lemons to stand up without rolling around.
  • Place the chicken, skin side-down, on the preheated grill. Grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees to create a crosshatch pattern. Grill another 3 to 4 minutes, then turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • At the same time, grill the lemons, flesh-side down, alongside the chicken, until caramelized. Flip over to grill on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 82.3 mg

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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"There's one word to describe this recipe: 'Yum!' It's so easy to prepare ahead of time, then fire up the grill when we get home from church on Sunday. Guests love the citrus flavor!" Heather Erb - Milton, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAPLE SAGE GRILLED CHICKEN



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Maple and sage are reserved for the fall no more! My family devours these sweet and savory chicken fillets in the summer-or anytime. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons apple juice, brown sugar, olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, mustard, sage, garlic and salt until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine reserved marinade, remaining 1/2 cup apple juice and remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 5-7 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 61g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the lemon-sage mixture helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during grilling.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Grilled lemon-sage chicken is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The bright citrus flavor of the lemons and the earthy aroma of the sage complement the chicken perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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