Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Breast

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Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Breast

This was one of the first dishes I learned to cook after getting married, and we ate it all the time! It still makes an occasional appearance because it’s delicious and so incredibly easy. Some things don’t need complicating, y’all.

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Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Breast

Medium grill · Marinate about 25 minutes · Cook to 165°F

Ingredients

Chicken & marinade

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Original seasoning
• 3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning

Directions

1. Prep the chicken. Trim any fat from the chicken breasts.
2. Make the marinade. In a large bowl, mix the lemon juice, garlic powder, Slap Ya Mama Original seasoning and lemon pepper seasoning. Add the chicken and marinate for about 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Heat the grill. Heat the grill to medium.
4. Take it slow. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill slowly, turning it every 4–5 minutes.
5. Check, don’t guess. Cook until the thickest part of each chicken breast reaches at least 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Keep an eye on it—overcooking dries out the meat.

Food-safety guidance

Marinate chicken in the refrigerator. Both chicken breasts and thighs must reach at least 165°F internally, measured in the thickest part with a food thermometer. Do not use marinade that has touched raw chicken as an uncooked sauce.

Sources: FoodSafety.gov temperatures · FDA refrigerated marinating guidance · USDA Kitchen Companion

Optional thigh swap

Now, y'all know I love a good chicken thigh! I usually make this with boneless, skinless breasts, but sometimes I'll swap in boneless thighs. They're juicy, flavorful, and a little more forgiving if you leave them on the grill a minute too long!