With just a hint of lemon-lime, you’ll love this Grilled Lemon Lime Pepper Chicken, marinated in olive oil overnight. It’s tender and especially healthy!
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Grilled Lemon Lime Pepper Chicken
Have you decided what you are serving for your picnics this week? We’re normally burger kind of people when it comes to grilling for picnics. We love our Cola Burgers and our new favorite, Chicken Ranch Burgers. Have you tried them yet?
If you’re thinking of going with something other than burgers for your holiday picnics, I’d suggest you try this Grilled Lemon-Lime Pepper Chicken. I saw this recipe on The Recipe Critic when I was looking for healthy, homemade chicken marinade. I had all of the ingredients, and it looked like it had potential. I’m not normally a huge lover of lemon-flavored things, but she said that the lemon flavor was not strong, so I decided to give it a whirl.
That was a week ago, and we’ve eaten this chicken four times since then.
Yes, it is that good.
The homemade marinade just has olive oil, garlic, onion, pepper, salt and lemon juice and lime juice. The original recipe just calls for lemon juice, but the first time I made this, I didn’t quite have enough lemon juice, so substituted half of the lemon juice with lime juice.
The second time I made it, I used straight-up lemon juice, and we liked the lemon-lime combination better, so that’s what we’re sticking with!
Simple marinade, though, right? The added benefits are that it is full of heart-healthy olive oil, and has no sugar!
You’ll love the tenderness of this chicken. The tenderness is due to the olive oil in the marinade. It is so juicy!
This is literally a chicken that I could have in the fridge all summer to eat for lunches, dinners, you name it. Serve it with a salad, or slice up the chicken and serve it on top of the salad.
Give it a try for something different this holiday weekend!
**Remember my grilling hint I’ve shared before: In order to get your meat not to stick to the grill, be sure to preheat the grill to at least 400 degrees before putting your meat on. Don’t get impatient and put it on too soon! You’ll get to eat soon enough:)
Grilled Lemon Lime Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 small pieces
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix together olive oil, lemon & lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper and onion.
- Put chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over it. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Place chicken on preheated grill (400 degrees) and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve.
Donna Clark says
July 3, 2013 at 6:42 amAnother great healthy, yummy recipe!!
Thank you!
You are a blessing!
Love, Grandma Clark
Kristen D says
July 7, 2013 at 4:10 pmThis recipe looks great! I’m making it this week!
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award 🙂
Here’s the link! http://3monkeysmommy.blogspot.ca/2013/07/the-liebster-award.html#more
Sharon says
July 7, 2013 at 6:50 pmI made this for dinner this evening and it was great. Very moist and I liked that the flavors were subtle, nothing overpowering. Definitely a keeper.
Lizzy T says
July 7, 2013 at 8:23 pmThanks for the comments! That’s exactly what I liked about the chicken…the subtle flavors:) Glad you liked it!
sue says
July 8, 2013 at 12:41 pmAlwaus a treat to come visit and see what you two have come up with! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend! We’ve already got this pinned! 🙂
Sue @thet2women.com
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
July 8, 2013 at 10:34 pmOoh lemon lime! Sounds great! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #20!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com
Alexa (Kat Biggie) says
July 12, 2013 at 12:06 amYum and more yum! Love the healthy and light recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Anyonita says
July 16, 2013 at 3:54 amDelicious! 🙂 Love a good citrusy grilled chicken dish 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
Cindy Eikenberg says
July 7, 2014 at 6:32 amWe grill a lot during the summer and make a lot of chicken – this sounds so delicious and love finding a new way to enjoy grilled chicken! Thanks for sharing the recipe – pinning and sharing! Have a great Monday!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
July 7, 2014 at 12:04 pmI am a lover of all things lemon, and this chicken sounds amazing!!
Lizzy T says
July 8, 2014 at 6:34 amThanks, Lisa! We love the simple flavor!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
July 7, 2014 at 2:12 pmI love recipes that use ingredients I have on hand!! We grill pretty much year round here in Phoenix – I need to try this!
Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain says
July 8, 2014 at 2:24 amGorgeous chicken Julie. So full of flavor! 🙂
Lizzy T says
July 8, 2014 at 6:30 amThanks, Sheryl!
Judy says
September 27, 2015 at 12:03 pmI don;t have a grill. If I were to use the oven or stove instead, what would you recommend?
Julie Clark says
September 27, 2015 at 3:31 pmIf you cook it in the oven, I’d suggest 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then check the chicken to see if it needs longer or not. Stovetop would be good, too, I’d think. Just cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through. Maybe 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.
Jun An says
December 19, 2016 at 11:49 pmwhat is the recipe for 1 person?Thanks in advance 🙂
Julie Clark says
December 20, 2016 at 1:13 pmI’d just cut the marinade recipe in half. Grill up two chicken breasts…they are great on a salad or warmed up for lunch the next day!
Lisa says
September 23, 2017 at 4:07 pmMy husband flipped when he ate this! I loved it as well since it fit with my Whole 30 diet. Super yummy and very easy – this recipe is a keeper!
Julie Clark says
September 25, 2017 at 6:53 amI’m so glad you liked it! It’s so easy and is a great company meal. 🙂