Best 8 Lemon Cinnamon Chicken Grill Or Bbq Recipes

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**Lemon Cinnamon Chicken: A Flavorful Delight for Your Taste Buds**

Lemon Cinnamon Chicken is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of tangy lemon and warm cinnamon flavors. This dish is a perfect fusion of sweet and savory, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you fire up your grill or prefer the convenience of your indoor BBQ, this versatile recipe offers two烹饪 options to suit your preferences.

Our collection of Lemon Cinnamon Chicken recipes includes variations to cater to different dietary needs and preferences. Meat lovers will delight in the classic Lemon Cinnamon Chicken, expertly grilled or BBQ'd to perfection, while health-conscious individuals can opt for the guilt-free Lemon Cinnamon Chicken Skewers, featuring succulent chicken pieces marinated in a zesty lemon-cinnamon blend and grilled to perfection.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, our Lemon Cinnamon Chicken Marinade recipe is an absolute must-try. Simply coat your chicken in this flavorful marinade and let it soak up the tangy-sweet goodness before grilling or BBQ'ing. And if you're craving a complete meal, our Lemon Cinnamon Chicken with Roasted Vegetables recipe combines tender chicken with a medley of roasted vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors and textures on your plate.

So, embark on a culinary journey with our Lemon Cinnamon Chicken recipes and indulge in a taste sensation that will leave you craving for more. Fire up your grill or BBQ, gather your ingredients, and let's create a masterpiece!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Tender and juicy grilled chicken marinated in a delicious lemon sauce. A perfect, easy chicken recipe for a quick dinner or healthy lunch!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
zest of 2 lemons
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ((zest the lemons before juicing))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
1 whole lemon (cut into slices)

Steps:

  • In a large ziploc bag, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Seal the bag and shake it all up until well combined.
  • Place bag in the refrigerator and marinate for about 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to about 375F to 400F.
  • Brush grill grates with olive oil.
  • Remove chicken breasts from marinade and place them on the hot grill; cook without touching it until the chicken breasts start getting some grill marks, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken breasts over, cover the grill, and let finish cooking, about 7 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Chicken is done when a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from grill; cover and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
  • TO PREPARE ON A CAST IRON GRILL PAN
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a grill pan with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 minutes; flip, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Place grill pan in the oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Chicken Breast, Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 133 mg

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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Good tasting marinade for chicken. Quick and easy.

Provided by KRCTLC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting. Place chicken in the bowl, and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Drain and discard marinade from the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 462.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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-CINNAMON CHICKEN (GRILL OR BBQ)



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This recipe is from the magazine "Eating Well" and is a tasty low calorie way to prepare chicken. The cook time will vary depending on the size of the breasts

Provided by Bergy

Categories     High Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon miced jalapeno pepper (Or more)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (apprx 4 halves)
salt & pepper
1 lemon, quartered
4 sprigs fresh oregano (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a shallow, non mettalic dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in single layer combine the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, tomato paste& jalapeno.
  • Season with salt& pepper, stir to mix.
  • Place the chicken in the marinade, turn to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours Drain chicken and discard the marinade Grill or broil on a lightly greased rack Apprx 5-7 minutes each side or until done Garnish with lemon wedges and oregano, if desired.

LEMON-BARBECUE CHICKEN



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The crispy skin and bold flavor of this grilled chicken are enough reason to party.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 tablespoon plus 1½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 (3½- to 4-lb.) whole chickens, cut lengthwise in half, backbones removed
Lemon halves, for garnish (optional)
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil, onion powder, thyme, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large bowl. Add chicken halves; toss to coat. Cover; chill for 3 to 5 hours, turning chicken halves occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to medium (350°F to 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1½ teaspoons salt. Place skin side up, on oiled grates, and grill, covered, turning occasionally, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°F, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter; rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with lemon halves and basil, if desired.

LEMON BARBECUED CHICKEN



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My husband loves chicken, so when we bought our first charcoal grill, we needed a recipe for barbecued chicken. We ended up combining two recipes to come up with this one. We've used it the past 3 or 4 years now and haven't come across any recipe that's better.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • Whisk together the first 10 ingredients. Add onion; set aside 1/4 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill the chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting with reserved marinade every 8-10 minutes., To bake chicken: After marinating, place chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until juices run clear, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Simply remove the meat from the bones and shred it.
  • If you don't have a grill or BBQ, you can also cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Lemon-cinnamon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon, cinnamon, and herbs, then grilled or BBQ'd until cooked through. The result is a tender and juicy chicken that is packed with flavor. Whether you are serving it with rice, beans, or vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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