Lemon and Pepper Grilled Chicken Recipe (Chicken Thighs)
Lemon pepper grilled chicken is a simple and flavourful recipe that is made with a handful of ingredients like fresh lemon juice, black pepper, chicken thighs, olive oil and salt. The fresh lemon adds a bright citrus flavour and garlic, black pepper gives the chicken a delicious taste. Enjoy this grilled chicken with rice, salad, roasted vegetables, pasta or even with roti for an easy and filling meal.
Equipment
Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
For Marinate
- 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic peeled and grated
- 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
Instructions
- Take olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning, lemon juice at this point.
- Now add in chicken in to this marinate and toss well to coat. Leave this to marinate for 2 hours or overnight in fridge.
- Now heat a grill pan on hight heat. or outdoor grill till smoking hot.
- Now place the chicken on the hot grill. Cook on medium high heat for 7 to 9 minutes. Now flip it over and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes on low medium heat. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach about 170°C.
- Once it is cooked, remove the chicken from pan and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Now Serve hot with some salad or fries.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon and Pepper Grilled Chicken Recipe (Chicken Thighs)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
570
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
24
g
Cholesterol
238
mg
79
%
Sodium
2551
mg
111
%
Potassium
719
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
49
g
98
%
Vitamin A
86
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
56
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.