Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe – This chicken is CRAZY delicious! Only 5 ingredients! SO simple! Olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic. The chicken is so tender and juicy. It has TONS of great flavor. Whip up some roasted vegetables for a meal the whole family will enjoy! Low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.

Originally posted May 31, 2016

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Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade

Lemon Pepper is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I love the tangy kick! This Lemon Pepper Chicken is fabulous! SO good! It smelled incredible while it was cooking on the grill. I couldn’t wait to taste it. It tasted better than it smelled! I don’t know how that was possible, but it was! This only needs to marinate for about an hour to get great flavor. Throw this on the grill for a quick, easy, and CRAZY delicious chicken. We like to double the recipe for leftovers. It is great on a salad or in a quesadilla.

grilled chicken in a cast iron grill pan

How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken

This chicken is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, minced garlic, and salt. Place the chicken in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate for an hour.

Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Cook the marinated chicken on the grill until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

You can use this marinade on any cut of chicken you prefer – chicken tenders, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken wings, or chicken legs.
- Can use boneless or bone-in chicken. Adjust the cooking time to ensure an internal temperature of 165ºF.
My #1 tip when grilling chicken is to pound the chicken breast to an even thickness. We put the chicken in a ziplock bag and use a flat meat mallet or rolling pin to pound out the hump carefully. This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and you don’t have juicy chicken and half-dry chicken.
No grill? No problem! You can cook the chicken inside. Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Pan-sear the chicken breasts on the stovetop for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 400ºF in the oven for 10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Variations/Additions:
- onion powder
- basil
- oregano
- garlic powder
- fresh lemon zest for extra lemon flavor
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken

We absolutely LOVE this dish. It is already back on the menu! We usually serve the chicken hot off the grill with some broccoli and parmesan-crusted potatoes. It is equally delicious served with some garlic noodles with our favorite teriyaki green beans. Leftovers are great chopped up and served in a rice bowl with green onions, on top of a salad, or in a sandwich wrap. Make it this weekend, it is sure to become a favorite!

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