Grilled Lemon Chicken

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (I had 5 breasts)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• fresh basil or parsley (optional for garnishing)
• lemon slices (optional for garnishing)
• 2 large heads broccoli (trimmed into florets)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Chicken – To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients except basil or parsley, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken. Place bag in fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to marinate.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to high heat on one side, medium heat on another side.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Broccoli – Place florets in a grill basket, evenly drizzle with olive oil (Tip – many times I use olive oil cooking spray because just a misting is all you need), and evenly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place grill basket over the high/hotter side of the grill and place chicken on the medium heat side; discard bag with marinade.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Close grill lid and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip chicken, stir broccoli, close grill lid, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and cooked through and the broccoli is as charred as desired.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Optionally add lemon zest to broccoli, optional fresh basil or parsley for the chicken, optional lemon slices for garnishing, and serve immediately.

7. Bon appetit!