Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken on a Charcoal Grill

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large fresh lemon, sliced thin for garnishing

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sea salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the salt is dissolved.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least PT1H (1 hour) to allow flavors to integrate, or up to PT8H (overnight) for more intensity.

3. Prepare the Grill:
- About 30 minutes before grilling, fill a charcoal grill with charcoal briquettes and ignite them. Heat until the coals are white-hot. This usually takes PT20M to 30M (20 to 30 minutes).
- Arrange the coals for direct, medium-high heat.

4. Grill the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts on the hot grill grid over direct heat. Grill each side for about PT5M (5 minutes), flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5. Final Touches:
- As the chicken grills, slice the fresh lemon thinly.
- Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices for presentation and an extra burst of citrus aroma.

6. Serve:
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes (including marination)

- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H40M
1 hour 40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Grilled Chicken
- Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Charcoal Grilled
- Citrus Chicken
- Easy Lunch Recipe
- Summer Grilling
- Chicken Marinade
- Healthy Grilled
- BBQ Chicken
- Quick Lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 720 calories (approximately 180 calories per serving)

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