Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

Grilled lemon pepper chicken is easy to make with lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic for a delicious summer dinner bursting with lemon flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• lemon wedges for serving
• 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 large cloves garlic, finely grated
• 2 (10 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts on oiled grates; grill, covered, until chicken breasts are lightly charred, no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Transfer chicken breasts to serving platter; serve with lemon wedges.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.

Step 5

Add chicken breasts to bowl with lemon juice mixture and toss to coat completely, using your hands to gently massage lemon juice mixture into each chicken breast. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 6

Stir lemon juice, garlic, oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, and mustard together in a bowl until well combined. Using a fork, prick each chicken breast all over 8 to 10 times.