Craving a flavorful and healthy meal? Look no further than this grilled chicken recipe featuring a zesty lemon-garlic marinade. This dish is a perfect balance of tangy and savory, and the chicken comes out tender and juicy. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
In addition to the classic lemon-garlic grilled chicken, this article also offers variations to suit different tastes and preferences. For a spicy kick, try the peri-peri grilled chicken, which incorporates a flavorful blend of chili peppers, paprika, and garlic. Or, if you prefer a more robust flavor, the balsamic grilled chicken is an excellent choice, with its sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
Whether you're a seasoned grilling expert or just starting out, this article has something for everyone. With clear instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a delicious and impressive grilled chicken dish that will be a hit at your next backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner. So, fire up your grill and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering grilled chicken recipes!
GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN
This grilled lemon-garlic chicken recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. It is a family favorite. Nothing like a bottle from the store; 100 times better.
Provided by ReachtotheStars
Categories BBQ & Grilling Chicken
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large, gallon-sized, zip-top bag. Seal and shake well. Add chicken and shake again. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with marinade, and cover. Grill for 10 minutes. Baste again, then turn over and baste the other side. Cover and continue to grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 350.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH HERBS
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
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
LEMON-GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN
Such a simple mix of herbs adds so much tasty flavor to this yummy chicken. You can either through it on the grill or bake it.-Donna Leuw, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON AND GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS
Marinate chicken thighs in lemon, garlic and fresh oregano to make a great weeknight meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Whisk the oil, oregano, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Lightly oil the grill grates and grill the chicken, skin-side down, until lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Cover the grill and cook until no longer pink near the bone and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of each chicken thigh reads 165 degrees F, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a platter and rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a green salad.
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GRILLED GARLIC, ROSEMARY AND LEMON DIJON CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a recipe my husband has used for years. He was a chef for 15 years and although it is very simple to prepare and make, it's really delicious. We don't usually measure everything out exactly as given in this recipe, but this just gives you an idea of about how much you'll want for the marinade.
Provided by DEJackel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine and mix the rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegars and mustard.
- Put the chicken breasts in a 9 x 13 glass pan (or whatever works).
- Poor the marinade all over the chicken (cover top and bottom).
- Let the chicken marinade in the mixture for 2 - 3 hours.
- Grill/barbecue the chicken and serve!
LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Fill a small skillet with about 1-inch water and bring to a boil. Grate the garlic onto acutting board and add a couple teaspoons salt, mash into paste with the flat of your knife. Add salt to boiling water and cook green beans 1 minute then drain and cool under cold running water then reserve. Reserve 1/5 of the pasted garlic, about 1 clove and add the rest to a shallow dish. To the garlic, add the lemon zest, fennel seed, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and some black pepper. Stir with a fork to combine then add chicken pieces and coat evenly. Grill chicken 12 to 15 minutes until juices run clear. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Trim asparagus of tough ends. Add salt and the asparagus to the water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place into an ice water bath to cool. Once cooled, pat dry with paper towels, drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the asparagus into 4 piles and roll 2 layered slices of prosciutto around each pile to form bundles. Grill 7 to 8 minutes until prosciutto is crisp and spears are tender. Place basil and mint leaves in a food processor with the nuts. Add some salt and pepper and turn processor on. Stream in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pasty sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Stir in the reserved garlic paste and the grated cheese. Add the cooled green beans and the canned beans to the bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning. Remove chicken from the grill and squeeze the juice of 1 of the zested lemons down over the meat while still hot. Serve 1 piece each chicken breast and thigh with an asparagus bundle and some bean salad alongside.
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC BREAD
This light dinner is just the thing for an end-of-the summer evening. In minutes, thin cutlets get lemony taste from a quick marinade and smokiness from the hot grill. To complete the meal, serve with our Corn and Radish Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Mince 1 garlic clove, and place in a shallow dish. Add lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature at least 5 minutes (and up to 30).
- Brush bread on both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill bread until beginning to char, about 1 minute per side. Cut remaining garlic clove in half, and rub cut sides over grilled bread; set bread aside (discard garlic clove).
- Grill chicken until opaque throughout, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with garlic bread and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43 g
GRILLED GARLIC-LEMON CHICKEN
Make and share this Grilled Garlic-Lemon Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine
Categories Chicken
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place Chicken breasts in a medium, non reactive bowl.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Turn chicken several times to coat with marinade.
- Cover and marinate 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare a hot fire in a barbecue grill.
- Oil the grill.
- Remove breasts from the marinade, shaking off excess and place on hot grill.
- Cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
- Turn and brush with marinade.
- Grill second side 4-6 minutes or until white throughout but still juicy.
WHOLE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Absolutely divine. This recipe comes from Weber's Big Book of Grilling, which is our grill bible. Be sure when you truss the bird that you secure the cavity and the neck with a pin of some sort, otherwise the wine and lemon juice will just come right back out when you pour it in. Also, make sure your grill really is at a medium heat, otherwise the skin will char. The prep time listed here includes the time it takes to roast the garlic.
Provided by 2hot2handle
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To roast the garlic, remove papery outer sking from the head and cut about 1/2 inch off the top to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and grill or bake at 350 until the cloves are soft (30-40 minutes).
- To make the paste, squeeze the roasted garlic from the individual cloves into a small bowl. Add the lemon zest, 1 tablespoons of the lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Remove and discuard the neck and giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Loosen the chicken skin gently with your fingers and spread half of the roasted garlic paste under the skin on the breast.
- Season the inside of the chicken cavity with salt and pepper and add the rosemary sprigs. Truss the chicken with cotton string. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoons of lemon juice and the wine (carefully) into the cavity.
- Coat the outside surface of the chicken with the other half of the paste, pressing it into the skin.
- Grill the chicken, breast side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees in the breast, about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours. Halfway through grilling, slide three lemon slices under the string on top of the breasts (optional).
- Transfer the chicken to a platter, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before removing the string and carving. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.8, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 666.7, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 58.3
GARLIC-LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS GRILLED ON THE BIG GREEN EGG RECIPE
Provided by angelahon
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend the garlic, lemon, and olive oil with some salt and pepper together in the blender. When done, set aside 2-3 tbs. to drizzle over the chicken when it's cooked. Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with the spice rub and some salt and pepper. Put the chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade in, distributing it over the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes. Prep your grill and heat it to 350 degrees over a medium fire or medium direct heat. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook 8-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the meat registers an internal temperature of 170 degrees. Place chicken on a platter, drizzle with reserved marinade, and tent with foil. Let rest for ten to fifteen minutes. Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND POTATOES
Everything for this simple, Spanish-inspired dish gets tossed in the same lemon, garlic, and smoked paprika marinade, then cooked in a grill basket for an easier, faster way to grill dinner.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Summer Dinner Grill Grill/Barbecue Chicken Lemon Garlic Leek Potato
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Zest 2 tsp. lemon zest off lemon and transfer to a large bowl. Cut off ends, then squeeze 1 Tbsp. lemon juice into bowl with zest. Slice remaining lemon into thin rounds.
- Whisk garlic, salt, paprika, and 3 Tbsp. oil into lemon juice and zest. Add lemon slices, chicken, leeks, bell pepper, and potatoes and toss to coat.
- Brush wires of grill basket with oil, then add chicken mixture. Arrange in an even layer and close basket. Place grill basket on grill, cover, and cook, turning once halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked through and vegetables are lightly charred, 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add parsley, and toss to combine.
GRILLED LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
Found this recipe way back in the Taste of Home's Quick Cooking magazine and tweaked it for my family's taste. I have pounded the chicken breasts before I marinated them and fixed them on the Foreman Grill. It takes little time to prepare marinade but it needs to marinate for 6-8 hours then cook for 1 hour or until the chicken juice is clear.
Provided by mama smurf
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate.
- Add chicken to the bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
- Drain and discard the marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes. Baste with the reserved marinade. Grill 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning several times.
- The original recipe said you can bake the chicken in the oven for 50-60 minutes at 350 degree oven uncovered in a greased 13"x9" pan. (Turns out great!).
GRILLED CHICKEN MARINATED IN CUMIN, LEMON AND GARLIC
Make and share this Grilled Chicken Marinated in Cumin, Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by yooper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 9h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, toast peppercorns, cumin, coriander and cinnamon over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Finely grind in small food processor.
- Add garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; pulse until paste forms.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the onion, zest, juice, oil and parsley.
- Add chicken quarters; turn to coat.
- Cover, refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Prepare outdoor grill with medium hot coals.
- Remove chicken from bowl; scrape off excess marinade.
- Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt.
- Grill, turning 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
JAWANEH (GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC)- LEBANESE
How can you improve upon lemon and garlic?! I found this delicious sounding recipe from the book: http://www.amazon.com/Arabesque-Morocco-Turkey-Lebanon-ebook/dp/B001O1O7W6/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 (posted for North Africa and Middle East tag)
Provided by Leahs Kitchen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 wings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic; pour over chicken wings and let marinate covered for one hour in the fridge.
- Grill until done aprx. ten minutes.
- You can also broil them in the oven for about ten minutes or until they are completely done; turning them once.
- Serve them sprinkled with parsley. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice and garlic: Fresh ingredients will give your chicken the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to dilute it with water according to the package directions.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade. If you don't have time to marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, you can marinate it for as little as 15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Baste the chicken with the marinade while it is grilling: This will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and juicy.
Conclusion:
Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken is a great choice. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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