Recipe

Grilled Lemon Chicken

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People love our lemon chicken. It remains one of the most popluar items on our menu. Chicken is a low-fat source of protein, and this recipe makes chicken as delicious as it is healthful. It goes well with steamed vegetables, salads, or brown rice.

  • Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 tsp dried oregano
    • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 5 ounces each
    • 1 large lemon, cut into 12 thin slices

  • Directions

    • In a large nonreactive bowl, stir together the lemon juice, water, and oregano. Add the chicken breast, turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
    • Light the grill or preheat the broiler.
    • Lift the chicken from the marinade and let the marinade drip off the meat. Lay the chicken breast on the grill or in a broiling pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
    • Serve each chicken breast with 2 slices of lemon.

  • Nutrition

      % Daily Value
      Calories 171
      Calories from Fat 36
      % Daily Value
      Total Fat 4g 6%
      Saturated Fat 1g 4%
      Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
      Monounsaturated Fat 1g
      Cholesterol 91mg 30%
      Sodium 166mg 7%
      Potassium 580mg 17%
      Total Carbohydrate 4g
      Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
      Sugars 0g
      Sugar Alcohols 0g
      Protein 30g 61%

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