Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Food

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the diced onion.
• Put chicken in a gallon sized bag with marinade. Allow to marinate overnight.
• Place chicken on preheated grill and sprinkle with additional pepper. Cook for about 20 minutes on the grill or until no longer pink in center. **You can also grill additional lemon slices for garnish.**

LEMON PEPPER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and lemon pepper seasoning.
• Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag, and refrigerate chicken and marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Brush grill grates with olive oil, or spray with non-stick grilling spray. Place chicken over indirect heat. Grill chicken breasts for approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
• If unsure about doneness, use a meat thermometer to make sure internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
• Serve right away while warm.

CREAMY LEMON-PEPPER ORZO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat.
• Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
• Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined. Transfer to a platter.
• Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
• Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
• Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.

GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and 1 1/2 tsp. pepper. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium heat and brush grate with oil. Thinly slice lemon half into rounds. Heat butter and honey in a small saucepan until butter is melted and foaming, then remove from heat and add lemon slices.
• Grill chicken, skin side down, until skin is lightly charred and releases from grate without tearing, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken over and lightly brush with lemon butter. Cover grill and continue grilling chicken, brushing with lemon butter every 5 minutes or so, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast registers 150°F, 25-28 minutes.
• Just before chicken is ready, cut remaining lemon into quarters and grill, cut side down, until charred and softened, 6-8 minutes. Transfer chicken and lemons to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes before carving chicken into pieces.
• To serve, squeeze grilled lemons over chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper.

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients except for chicken.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
• In a large plastic freezer bag, put in chicken and marinade.
• Shake to coat and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnite.
• Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on a plate.
• Microwave the chicken for 5 minutes on high.
• Transfer chicken to grill and grill for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat or until the juices run clear.
• As the chicken is grilling, baste with the reserved marinade.

GRILLED CAJUN LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Toss the chicken wings, vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
• Brush the grill grates lightly with oil. Place the chicken wings on the grill in an even layer and cover with the lid. Cook, flipping occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the parsley, lemon zest and juice, remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl until combined.
• Transfer the wings to the bowl with the Cajun lemon pepper seasoning and toss until evenly coated. Arrange on a large serving platter.

GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS WITH LEMON AND PEPPER

Steps:

• Arrange chicken in shallow bowl or baking dish.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place chicken on grill until browned on all sides (about 10 minutes) turning once or twice.
• If using gas grill reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes (check for doneness,continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink,if needed) If using charcoal,move chicken to edges of grill,cover and cook over indirect heat,check for doneness at 20 minutes,continue cooking if needed.