Grilled Lemon Chicken

Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled Lemon Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 24g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 259 calories. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. Head to the store and pick up bell pepper, garlic, ground pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

1
In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting.
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Place chicken in the bowl, and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Preheat grill for high heat.
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Lightly oil grill grate.
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Drain and discard marinade from the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
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