Lemon Pepper Mesquite Grilled Chicken Southwest Recipes

LEMON PEPPER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and lemon pepper seasoning.
• Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag, and refrigerate chicken and marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Brush grill grates with olive oil, or spray with non-stick grilling spray. Place chicken over indirect heat. Grill chicken breasts for approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
• If unsure about doneness, use a meat thermometer to make sure internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
• Serve right away while warm.

LEMON PEPPER MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• Wash and pat dry chicken pieces, and place in plastic bag.
• Pour lemon juice and olive oil over chicken, seal, and marinate for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Remove from bag, discard marinate, and sprinkle liberal amounts of coarse ground black pepper and salt.
• Cook chicken on grill, using indirect heating method, or a smoker using charcoal briquettes and mesquite chunks. Whole chicken breasts will take about an hour (in a Webber). Smaller pieces will take less time.
• When done, serve immediately.

CREAMY LEMON-PEPPER ORZO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat.
• Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
• Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined. Transfer to a platter.
• Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients except for chicken.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
• In a large plastic freezer bag, put in chicken and marinade.
• Shake to coat and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnite.
• Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on a plate.
• Microwave the chicken for 5 minutes on high.
• Transfer chicken to grill and grill for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat or until the juices run clear.
• As the chicken is grilling, baste with the reserved marinade.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting. Place chicken in the bowl, and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Drain and discard marinade from the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.