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4.73 from 11 votes

Lemon Lime Chicken

With just a hint of black pepper, you'll love this Grilled Lemon Lime Chicken, marinated in olive oil and citrus overnight. It's a healthy chicken marinade recipe that is light for summer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken on the grill, chicken recipe, summer picnic
Servings: 6
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 small pieces
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Mix together olive oil, lemon & lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper and onion. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup lime juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 medium onion diced, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Put chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over it. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator (8-12 hours).
  • Place chicken on preheated grill (400ºF) and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165ºF.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve. Season with fresh snipped cilantro or parsley and garlic with lemon and lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

This recipe works with boneless skinless chicken thighs as well.
Do not marinate this chicken over 24 hours, or the chicken may end up mushy and stringy. I find 8-12 hours is best.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 589mg | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg