Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken

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Servings: 6 · $4/serving · Active: 10 min · Total: 55 min ·

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Notes

Added as a to-try option from the validated Gimme Some Oven source list because it is a low-effort grilled chicken recipe that can anchor bowls, salads, or leftovers.
Imported from structured recipe metadata on 2026-07-09T09:03:38-04:00.
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Quantity	Unit	Item	Section	Pantry?
2	pounds	boneless skinless chicken thighs	Meat & Seafood	no
1	tablespoon	lemon zest	Produce	no
1/3	cup	freshly-squeezed lemon juice	Wine and beverages	no
1/3	cup	olive oil	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	yes
1	tablespoon	Dijon mustard	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1	tablespoon	honey	Peanut butter/jelly/honey	no
3	cloves	garlic (pressed or finely minced)	Produce	no
1	teaspoon	coarsely-ground black pepper	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1	teaspoon	fine sea salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1/2	teaspoon	onion powder	Produce	no

Make the marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, sea salt, black pepper and onion powder until combined.
Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
Heat the grill. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Clean and oil the grill grates.
Grill the chicken. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, with the lid closed between flips, until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through.
Rest the chicken. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!