Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken features juicy breasts marinated in fresh lemon, garlic, rosemary, and Dijon, delivering bright citrus and peppery snap with smoky grill char. It’s savory, herb-forward, and tangy—ideal for a weeknight dinner or warm-weather cookouts. Serve hot off the grill with extra lemon for a fresh finish.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In a bowl, stir together the lemon juice, garlic, oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, and mustard until well combined. Using a fork, prick each chicken breast all over 8 to 10 times.
- 3
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl with the lemon juice mixture and toss to coat completely, using your hands to gently massage the lemon juice mixture into each chicken breast. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Place the chicken breasts on the oiled grates; grill, covered, until the chicken breasts are lightly charred, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Transfer the chicken breasts to a serving platter; serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 97.9 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 3.72 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 5.99 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.19 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 26.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.01 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 96.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.12 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 15.79 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 97.9 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 97.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken healthy?
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 97.9 calories and 3.72 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Mustard and Garlic, 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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