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Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken

This juicy lemon pepper grilled chicken recipe is made with an easy 10-minute marinade of fresh lemon, garlic, Dijon and coarse black pepper, then grilled to charred perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Make the marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, sea salt, black pepper and onion powder until combined.
  • Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
  • Heat the grill. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Clean and oil the grill grates.
  • Grill the chicken. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, with the lid closed between flips, until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through.
  • Rest the chicken. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!