Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips
Chicken strips are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, giving them a bright citrus flavor with plenty of garlicky depth. Grilled until cooked through, this easy main dish is well suited to summer cookouts, casual family dinners, or any meal that calls for flavorful chicken.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large gallon-sized zip-top bag. Seal and shake well. Add chicken and shake again. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with marinade, and cover. Grill for 10 minutes. Baste again, then turn over and baste the other side. Cover and continue grilling until no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
- 4
Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with the marinade, and cover; grill for 10 minutes.
- 5
Baste again, then flip and baste the other side; cover and continue grilling until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 584.1 kcal High 29%
- Protein 26.82 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 6.06 g 2%
- Total Fat 52.38 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 7.26 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.31 mg High 23%
- Sodium 78.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 81.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.85 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 584.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 584.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips healthy?
- Citrus-Garlic Grilled Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 584.1 calories and 26.82 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.26 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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