Best Lemon Marinated Chicken Breasts Recipes
MARINATED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
This rercipe comes from a recent issue of American Profile magazine. Preparation time does not include time needed for chicken breasts to marinate. NOTE: For some reason or other I'm not being allowed to indicate, in the list of ingredients, the amount of garlic to use, which is 3 cloves (as indicated in the directions)!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- FOR THE MARINADE & CHICKEN: In a large bowl, combine 3 cloves of garlic (minced), oil, sugar, rosemary, thyme, zest, salt & pepper.
- Add chicken & toss until chicken is well coated, then cover & refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
- FOR THE SAUCE: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey mustard, salt & pepper.
- Preheat grill, then place chicken on grill rack & grill for 16 minutes, turning once.
- Baste chicken with lemon juice mixture, then grill 8 more minutes, turning & basting twice, until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 165 degrees F.
- Discard extra marinade & basting sauce.
LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS
This marinade produces a very moist chicken breast with lots of flavor, no need to marinate for more than 2-3 hours, or the acid in the lemon will start to "cook" the chicken. Adjust the hot sauce to taste. This recipe can be doubled if desired.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h
Yield 5 breasts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Process the first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, scraping down sides of the bowl frequently; remove about 1/4 cup of the mixture to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish; pour the marinade over and toss using clean hands to coat the chicken with marinade.
- Place in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
- Remove the chicken and discard the marinade.
- Season the chicken with seasoned salt and more black pepper.
- Grill or broil the chicke breasts until completely cooked, basting frequently with the reserved 1/4 cup lemon marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 30.5
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