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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

Published: May 24, 2021 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken uses citrus and pepper seasoned mayo makes the best and juiciest chicken. Everyone will ask what your secret is to the best lemon pepper chicken ever!

grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate

This week I am celebrating all things lemon with a few of my foodie friends. Check out my list just after the recipe for all the delicious lemon recipes.

My Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken is the perfect summer grilling recipe. Tender, juicy, and packed with citrus flavor makes the most delicious chicken.

The secret to the most tender, juicy, and moist chicken breasts is a simple seasoned mayo coating before grilling. For this recipe, I season the mayo with lots of lemon zest and black pepper before finishing the chicken on the grill.

I love to serve my Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken with grilled veggies or my favorite Roasted Potatoes with Lemon, Oregano and Feta .

grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate with sliced lemon

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts - chicken thighs works great for this recipe as well!
  • mayonnaise - mayo seals in the moisture to make Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken!
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • dried parsley
  • mixing bowls
  • grilling tongs
  • meat thermometer - A meat thermometer is one of the best things to buy for the juiciest grilled meat. I love Thermoworks TermoPop. It is so simple to use and the colors are beautiful. I love to give these as gifts during the holidays!

Substitutions

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs work great in place of breasts. Chicken legs works great too, but you will need to adjust the cooking time.
  • Full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt work well in place of mayo, but mayo has the best results.
  • For a little heat, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mayo mixture.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, zest, juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, parsley, and garlic powder.
  2. Add chicken to the bowl. Toss to evenly coat in the mayo mixture. Allow chicken to rest in the fridge for 40 minutes.
  3. After chicken has rested in the fridge prepare the grill. Heat grill to medium heat.
  4. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit (75° Celsius).
  5. Remove from grill. Tent with foil and rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve.
grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate

Why Use Mayo For Grilling?

When grilling chicken, like my recipe for Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken, mayo is a key ingredient.

May helps evenly distribute the seasonings and keep the meat moist. With the moisture and seasoning locked in due to the additional fat in the mayo results in the most tender, juicy, and delicious chicken EVER. Marinating chicken with mayo is my favorite grilling trick!

Chicken isn't the only protein that benefits from a brush of mayo. Pork, beef, and fish stay moist and won't stick while grilling.

Looking For More Chicken Recipes?

The Best BBQ Chicken Breasts

Grilled Garlic Greek Chicken

Loaded Grilled Beergarita Chicken

Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

Rosemary Ranch Grilled Chicken

grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate with fork

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grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 chicken breasts

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tbsps fresh lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, zest, juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Add chicken to the bowl. Toss to evenly coat in the mayo mixture. Allow chicken to rest in the fridge for 40 minutes.
  • After chicken has rested in the fridge prepare the grill. Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit (75° Celsius).
  • Remove from grill. Tent with foil and rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve.
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Welcome to #LemonWeek 2021 hosted by Lynn from Fresh April Flours!  What better way to welcome summer than with over 50 recipes featuring bright and sunny lemons? Come join me and my fellow Lemon Week bloggers as we bring you recipes from appetizers to drinks to entrées and desserts!

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