Lemon Marinade Chicken Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with Chef Walter's vibrant Lemon Marinade Chicken! This recipe, featured on your local news, offers a refreshing twist on traditional lemon pepper marinades. Perfect for 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, this marinade infuses the chicken with zesty lemon flavor and savory depth. Easily adaptable to your taste, you can adjust the salt or substitute low-sodium soy sauce (thanks, Nif!). Prepare to be amazed by juicy, flavorful chicken – grilled or baked to perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 18.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Marinade Chicken

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How to Make Lemon Marinade Chicken

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or large resealable bag.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. If using a dish, cover with plastic wrap. If using a bag, seal tightly.
  5. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, turning occasionally.
  6. Preheat your grill or oven to 325°F (160°C).
  7. If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  8. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. If baking, place the chicken in a greased baking dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g