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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken!
Today’s recipe is an easy and full of flavor Gluten-Free Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken! This is a delicious combo of juicy chicken with a tangy blend of lemon pepper marinade to make meal packed with flavors. The best part about this Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is that it is gluten-free, making it a perfect meal option for people with dietary restrictions.
This recipe for Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is a great example of how tasty and fulfilling gluten-free meals can be. Its vibrant and tangy flavors, along with the crispy texture, are sure to make it a beloved choice for your family.
But before getting into the details of this Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe, let’s first talk a bit about Gluten-Free Diet.
What is Gluten-Free Diet?
Gluten-Free Diet has gained a lot of popularity in the recent years and that’s also for good reasons. Although Gluten-Free Diet is particularly necessary for people having gluten related disorders but at the same time this diet has countess benefits for everyone.
To be very honest, going gluten-free usually feels like a restriction in the beginning, but trust me, it’s a journey of amazing culinary experience. You can experience new flavors, experiment with different cuisines and appreciate food on a whole new level.
It’s not only about avoiding gluten totally; rather it’s about nourishing your body with food that is rich in nutrients. Along with this, Gluten-Free Diet can also improve your overall health and well-being. So, by adopting this diet you are not at all going to sacrifice any flavor.
Why We Love this Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe!
- This Recipe of Grilled Chicken is so easy and quick to make, that too without much mess in your kitchen. The chicken is marinated overnight in a tangy lemon pepper marinade giving it a delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavor that cooks quickly on the grill and makes perfectly tender, full of flavors chicken.
- You can make this recipe in large batch by using this lemon pepper marinade. You just need to marinate the chicken by following the same steps and you put the marinated chicken in zip lock bags and freeze them uncooked. Just thaw in the marinade for a day when you want to use and grill.
- Other than that you can also freeze the leftover cooked lemon pepper chicken for days. Best for busy weeknight meals, just pull out the leftover frozen grilled chicken, thaw them and use them in sandwiches or pasta.
- This Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is full of nutrients. Rich in protein and low in carbs makes this recipe an excellent option for those having dietary restrictions. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and pepper also provides a variety of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- This Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is so juicy and tender with a burst of flavors that kids will also love this recipe.
- If you don’t have grill option, you can easily bake or air-fry this lemon pepper chicken.
Tips and Tricks for the Best Lemon Pepper Chicken:
For the best flavor always use fresh lemon juice. Marinate lemon pepper chicken over night to get the juiciest and tender chicken. To ensure that chicken is all cooked evenly, cook it in batches. Before serving, allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minute to retain juiciness. You can also use different cuts of chicken like boneless chicken breasts, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks. To make this lemon pepper chicken a kid-friendly meal, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Recipe of Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken!
Now, getting back to the Recipe of Gluten-free Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken, that is tender, juicy and grilled perfectly with just the right flavor. Cooked with lemon pepper seasoning to give a perfect blend of tangy spice, this Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is a breeze to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients for Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken:
With just 5 basic ingredients you can make this super easy and delicious grilled chicken with in no time. For exact measurement of each ingredient check the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Chicken: You can use without skin, boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken tenders.
- Lemon juice: As discussed earlier, it is always best to use freshly squeezed lemon juice but if you don’t have lemons in hand then you can use bottled lemon use as an alternative.
- Oil: I recommend using olive oil but you can use any oil of your choice.
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning: You can use store bought Gluten-Free lemon pepper seasoning but also try home-made lemon pepper seasoning that is so simple to make. You need lemon zest (fresh or dried), coarse black pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and that’s it, you got your freshly made lemon pepper seasoning. Use fresh lemon zest if you are planning to use the seasoning right away but if you want to store for later use, then dried lemon zest is recommended.
- Salt and Pepper: Just to add more flavor, use freshly cracked pepper to enhance the flavor of pepper.
- Garlic: It is best to use freshly minced garlic but garlic powder can also work the same if you don’t have fresh garlic available.
How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade?
- It is best to marinate the chicken in lemon pepper marinade a day before you actually need to grill in order to get the most flavorful and juicy lemon pepper chicken.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic paste or powder in a large bowl or a Ziploc bag. Add extra salt and coarse black pepper if you want. Mix them well and add chicken breasts to the marinade. Rub and gently massage it into the chicken so that the marinade is all coated over evenly.
- Cover the bowl or if you are marinating in a Ziploc bag then tightly close it and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for the maximum flavor.
How to Grill Lemon Pepper Chicken:
- Once your chicken is marinated well and you’re ready to make yourself some chicken! Here’s how to grill lemon pepper chicken.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400 °F). You can use electric or gas grill but this chicken is best cooked over charcoal.
- Take out the chicken breasts from the marinade and place them on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Time of grilling time usually vary depending on the thickness and size of your chicken as well as temperature of your grill. Keep on brushing the access marinade over the chicken breasts while grilling.
- Sprinkle some lemon pepper seasoning over the chicken when almost cooked and remove from grill.
- Allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting or serving to help keep the chicken moist and juicy.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables or a salad.
This delicious and easy to make Grilled lemon Pepper Chicken is great for any event that will surely impress your guests, whether it’s a relaxed family meal or a fun barbecue. The blend of tangy lemon and spicy black pepper gives it a lively taste that is both refreshing and fulfilling.
Plus, you can pair it with different side dishes, making it a perfect option for any time of day. With only a few ingredients and simple instructions, you can make a healthy, gluten-free and delicious meal.
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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken; Gluten-Free Version
Equipment
- 1 Grill
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Lbs. Boneless Chicken Breasts (3 to 4)
- 4 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 Tsp. Minced Garlic (3 to 4 Cloves)
- 2 Tsp. Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper To Taste (Coarse Black Pepper)
Instructions
Chicken Marinade
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic paste or powder in a large bowl or a Ziploc bag (Add extra salt and coarse black pepper if you want).
- Mix them well and add chicken breasts to the marinade.
- Rub and gently massage it into the chicken so that the marinade is all coated over evenly.
- Cover the bowl or if you are marinating in a Ziploc bag then tightly close it and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for the maximum flavor.
Grill Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Once your chicken is marinated well and you’re ready to make yourself some chicken! Here’s how to grill lemon pepper chicken.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400 °F). You can use electric or gas grill but this chicken is best cooked over charcoal.
- Take out the chicken breasts from the marinade and place them on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- mon pepper seasoning over the chicken when almost cooked and remove from grill.
- Allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting or serving to help keep the chicken moist and juicy.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables or a salad.
