This lemon grilled chicken is packed with flavor and makes an excellent base for your salads, rice bowls, sandwiches, or even tacos. A quick marinade with oil, lemon juice, and spices is all you need to bring these otherwise bland chicken breasts to life. When you’re short of time but need a quick protein fix, this grilled chicken breast is the way to go! Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Grilled Lemon Chicken recipe
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe
The key to perfect grilled chicken is in the marinade! Our simple lemon and spice marinade tenderizes the meat, thanks to the lemon or lime juice, and helps it retain its moisture. You shouldn’t have to add more salt after cooking because the meat will be infused with so much flavor! Our second tip is to heat up the skillet and sear the chicken, without disturbing for 6 to 8 minutes per side. You’ll develop nice char marks, and this will prevent chicken from sticking to the grill.
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Directions
1. In a shallow plate, whisk together the lime juice, oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts and let marinate in the fridge for at least 15–30 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet (or grill) over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken breasts for about 6–8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Set aside to rest, then slice into strips.
3. Add the grilled chicken breasts to your salads, sandwiches, or bowls. Enjoy!
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Tips for the grilled chicken recipe
- Marinate the chicken for longer, like 30mn to one hour. It will make every bite more flavorful. Do not marinate for more than one hour, though. The acidity of lime will alter the texture of the meat.
- We recommend using a cast-iron grill pan. You’ll get these nice char marks, even without an outdoor grill!
- If your chicken breasts are too thick, slice them horizontally to make thinner cutlets before marinating.
- Add a pinch of Cayenne to the spice mix if you want your chicken spicier.
- To prevent chicken breasts from sticking to the grill, give each side enough time to develop serious grill marks. Refrain from turning the meat over and over.
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