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Jenny’s Grilled Chicken Breasts

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READY IN 45 mins

Jenny's Grilled Chicken Breasts

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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." — Jenny English

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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

ground black pepper to taste
seasoning salt to taste
2 teaspoons dried parsley

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Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
Dip chicken in lemon juice, and sprinkle with the onion powder, ground black pepper, seasoning salt and parsley. Discard any remaining lemon juice.
Cook on the prepared grill 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Chicken and other poultry need enough time on the grill to be cooked through but not so much that the meat is dried out and tough. Learn how to grill your poultry perfectly with our article, Grilling Times for Chicken and Poultry.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 15, 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!

—Trinka G

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 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.

—DREGINEK

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May 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.

—Ruth

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Jun 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.

—TDILUCCI

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Jan 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.

—LAW1671

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May 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.

—HEYPAULA53

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Jul 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!

—somethingdifferentagain?!

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Jan 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.

—Richard S.

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Nutrition

Calories
139 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
1.5 g
2%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
27.4 g
55%

Sodium
78 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Jenny's Grilled Chicken Breasts

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 139
Calories from Fat: 13

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 78mg 3 %
Potassium 350mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 27.4g 55 %
** Sugars 0.8g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 26 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 143 %
Vitamin B6 42 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.