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Grilled Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

Cultural Context

Grilled Chicken with Garlic and Lemon is a staple in American cuisine, celebrated for its simplicity and vibrant flavors. The dish showcases how the bright acidity of lemon and the aromatic quality of garlic can elevate grilled meats, making it a popular choice for summer barbecues and family dinners. Variations abound, with many home cooks adding their twist, such as different herbs or spices, reflecting regional tastes across the U.S.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Chicken fillets, 1/2” thick- 4 (around 400 gms total in weight)
Salt- 3/4 tsp
Crushed Pepper- 1/2 tsp
Dark Soy Sauce- 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce- 1 tbsp
Honey- 3 tbsp
Brown Sugar- 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice- 1.5 tbsp
Grated Ginger- 1/2 tsp
Minced Garlic- 1 tsp (4 cloves)
Olive Oil- 1 tbsp

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Skinless thighs are leaner, while bone-in thighs are more economical.

1

Pat dry the chicken fillets and cut to make all flattish and uniformly thick (about 1/2 inch).

2

Season the fillets with salt and crushed pepper on both sides and set aside for 15 mins.

3

Grate the ginger & garlic.

4

Prepare the marinade and add it to the seasoned chicken fillets. Mix it well to coat the fillets and set aside for 60 mins.

5

Preheat the grill pan and brush it with olive oil.

6

Place the chicken fillets side by side without the marinade and grill it on medium heat for 3 mins. Flip it and repeat on the other side for 3 mins.

7

Baste the fillets with the marinade and grill on both sides for 3 mins on each side on low heat.

8

Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves and serve hot on a bed of Herbed Rice & Sautéed Vegetables on the side.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grill pan

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Garlic Lemon ChickenLemon Garlic Grilled Chicken

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