on Apr 28, 2023, Updated Aug 17, 2024
Why You’ll Love Grilled Lemon Chicken
This Grilled Lemon Chicken recipe is a weeknight savior. It uses just 5 basic ingredients, which you probably already have on hand, and comes together in literally 10 minutes, start to finish. Because the chicken is sliced thinly, it cooks up in no 💨 time, it stays super tender and juicy, so you really lower the chances of drying it out. The pan sauce is simple: just fresh 🍋 lemon juice and avocado oil, so it’s nice and light and can be served with any side dish, sliced up on top of a salad, or in a 🌯 wrap for lunch. Feel free to season the chicken any way you like, but less is more in a recipe like this one.
How to Prepare
🌡️ Start by taking the chicken out of the fridge and leaving it at room temp for at least 30 minutes before preparing the dish. 🔪 Now, use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, then take each half and place it in between two pieces of plastic wrap. 🔨 Take the flat side of a meat mallet and gently pound each piece until thin, about 1/4-inch thick. This will tenderize the meat as well as help it to cook much faster and evenly in the pan. 🧂 Season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. 🥑 Add some avocado oil to a pan and heat it up on medium-high heat. The oil should shimmer when hot. ♨️ Place the filets into the pan, making sure they are not touching. If the pan is overcrowded, the meat will STEAM and we do not want that. ⏲️ Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. You can also insert a meat thermometer and make sure the chicken is cooked to 165F (74C). 🍋 Squeeze the lemon on top of the chicken. 🌿 Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before cutting. Garnish the Grilled Lemon Chicken with parsley and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Grilled Lemon Chicken
Best Served With
I usually pair this Grilled Lemon Chicken with my Bulgarian Shopska Salad and Crispy Lemon Potatoes on the Barbecue. You can absolutely serve this chicken sliced up on top of a salad as a main dish, such as my delicious Lemon Parmesan Salad or Caesar Salad. Serve Grilled Lemon Chicken with any veggie side, like Roasted Bell Peppers, Green Beans, or Broccoli with Feta.
Common Questions
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