Lemony Grilled Chicken

Back again with another delicious grilling recipe! This week we are featuring a lemony twist on plain grilled chicken, just the right amount of tangy citrus to keep the flavors seasonal. The marinade can be used on chicken thighs, breasts, tuna steaks or mahi-mahi. The healthy, lean protein choices are endless. Add rosemary to punch up the verbal bouquet, or combine the lean meat with your asparagus or cauliflower steaks for a tasty side dish.

The flavors of the season are perfect for grilling, and grilling is one of the healthiest ways to prepare your proteins and vegetables. Take advantage of the warmer weather and stay on track with your diet! Don't be lured in by the mountains of mayonnaise filled potato salad, burgers + kielbasas that are stuffed full of fat, (and not the good kind). 

Fire up the grill and prepare this recipe for this weekend's festivities.

Lemony Grilled Chicken

Gather:

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

1 teaspoon olive oil 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds) 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

Cooking spray

Method:

1. Prepare grill, heating to medium/high

2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag and seal. Marinate in refrigerator for about 15 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.

3. Remove the chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray

4. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.

That's it! Easy and delicious. Join us back here for another healthy summer grilling recipe. 

Happy 4th!