Jenny's Grilled Chicken Breasts

Name: Jenny's Grilled Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ½ cup lemon juice; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ground black pepper to taste; seasoning salt to taste; 2 teaspoons dried parsley

Rating: 4.4 stars

566 Ratings
385 Reviews
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This is the recipe that my friends and family still beg me to make when the grill is brought out. It's so easy and versatile, and can be tried on several different meats. I like it with scalloped potatoes, baked potatoes or rice pilaf. Try it with cilantro or oregano instead of parsley. Save leftovers for salad the next day.

By Jenny English

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon onion powder
ground black pepper to taste
seasoning salt to taste
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.

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Step 2

Dip chicken in lemon juice, and sprinkle with the onion powder, ground black pepper, seasoning salt and parsley. Discard any remaining lemon juice.
Step 3

Cook on the prepared grill 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

139 calories; protein 27.4g 55% DV; carbohydrates 3g 1% DV; fat 1.5g 2% DV; cholesterol 68.4mg 23% DV; sodium 78.2mg 3% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (385)

Most helpful positive review

Kat G

06/16/2007

A new family favorite! I let the chicken breasts soak while I heated up the grill - about 5 minutes - then seasoned with garlic powder, seasoned salt and Italian herb seasoning. I turned the heat down to medium low and cooked them "low and slow" - about 6 minutes on one side, 10 minutes on the other. When I turned the breasts, I put a pat of butter on each to keep things moist. The results were outstanding. Nothing plain or run-of-the-mill about it! The ckicken was bursting with flavor - you could taste the lemon juice as well as the seasonings. The only thing I will do differently next time is double the amount of chicken cooked. My husband is disappointed there isn't more for leftovers! Read More

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DREGINEK

11/28/2004

I made this twice this summer: The first time, we could hardly tase any "lemon." The second time, I poked a couple holes in the chicken with my knife and let it sit in the lemon juice mix for apprx 5 min. I then added some lemon pepper seasoning. Much better, and had a nice, light lemon flavor. Read More

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3 star values: 55
2 star values: 16
1 star values: 8

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Kat G

06/15/2007

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Ruth

05/29/2003

My family really enjoyed this. I put the ingredients in my frozen bag of chicken and let it marinate while it was thawing. Next time I would add seasoned pepper and maybe some garlic. Very good. Read More

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TDILUCCI

06/20/2007

Simple to make. I combined the dry ingredients with the juice of 2 lemons and OLIVE OIL and marinated the chicken for about 15 minutes prior to grilling. The chicken was moist with a mild lemon flavor. Will make again. Read More

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DREGINEK

11/28/2004

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HEYPAULA53

05/29/2003

Good, simple recipe. The chicken was moist. Grill Mates Montreal Seasoning by McCormick could be substituted for the seasoned salt. This is a recipe that allows for changes according to personal tastes. Read More

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LAW1671

01/25/2004

Soooo easy and soooo good. My two year old said it was delicious and it even pleased the picky husband and twelve year old. I used Lawry's for seasoning salt and cubed the chicken for kabobs. It was very moist and had great flavor. I have already passed it along to friends and family. Read More

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somethingdifferentagain?!

07/02/2004

I WILL make this again and again, mostly due to the fact that *ALL* my family liked AND I liked it's simplicity. (If you don't over-cook) the chicken is very juicy with a nice, fresh,lightly-spicy flavor, that is EXCEPTIONAL cut up (or I sometimes make with chicken tenders)on lettuce greens with a creamy dressing. Thank you, Jenny for the quick, healthy and "popular" recipe! I can always use recipes like this! Read More

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Jennifer Marotta Silvay

01/25/2004

I liked this recipe over other easy to prepare chicken recipes because the preprep was so easy. I like chicken a little spicier and instead of lemon juice I rubbed in a prepared lemon pepper spice in a jar. It tasted great and I will use again. Read More

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Tiffany

03/22/2011

This dish was AMAZING!! and I didn't even grill it the chicken turned out just right and juicy in the middle. I put it in the oven for25 mins on 350. I kept the remaining lemon juice and once the chicken was done drizzled some on top. I definately will be making this again. Read More

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My family really enjoyed this. I put the ingredients in my frozen bag of chicken and let it marinate while it was thawing. Next time I would add seasoned pepper and maybe some garlic. Very good.