Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade
This lemon pepper chicken marinade recipe is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and fresh lemon for a bright, zesty flavor.
Servings 8
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Pepper Marinade
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons coarse-ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 8 lemon wedges
Instructions
- To prepare the marinade, whisk together the vegetable oil, lemon juice, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness and then place them in a gallon-sized ziptop bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and turn to coat. Place in the fridge to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grease the grill grates before adding the chicken. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken for 12-16 minutes, turning it over halfway through cooking, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Combine the melted butter, one tablespoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of coarse-ground black pepper, and one teaspoon of lemon zest. Brush over the chicken. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Notes
*Nutrition calculated using 1/4 of the marinade ingredients since most of it is discarded
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
