Lemon Marinated Chicken Recipes

LEMON GARLIC MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a large ziploc bag.
• Mix first five ingredients together and pour over chicken.
• Marinate at least one hour, longer if possible.
• Cook chicken as desired.
• I prefer to grill mine.
• This is wonderful served on a caesar salad.

LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS

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.

LEMON MARINADE (CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Mix everything together well. Pour into a shallow dish or large zip top bag.
• Add chicken. If using a dish, cover. Zip the bag if using a bag. Stash in the refrigerator for at least 2 - 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain off the marinade and grill, or bake at 325 F for about an hour in a greased baking dish.

TUSCAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt on each side. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small measuring cup. Place the chicken in a ceramic or glass dish just large enough to hold it flat. Pour the lemon marinade over the chicken, turning it in the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn the chicken 2 or 3 times while marinating.
• When ready to grill, prepare a hot charcoal fire on 1 side of a grill (or turn a gas grill on low heat). Spread 1/4 of the coals across the other side of the grill. Place the chicken on the cooler side, skin side up, and weigh it down with the dish you used for marinating. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Turn the chicken skin side down, weight again with the dish, and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Place the lemon halves on the cool side of the grill, cut side down for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut in quarters, sprinkle with salt, and serve with the grilled lemon halves.

LEMON CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 2 cup measuring cup, mixing well.
• In a gallon size Ziplock bag, pour mixture over boneless chicken breasts.
• Refrigerate and marinate for 6 - 8 hours or overnight. Perfect on the grill!