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Lemon Chicken Breast

Lemon Chicken Breast

By Traeger Kitchen

4.7

This fresh recipe is perfect any time of year, whether you're striving to stick to a New Year's resolution of eating healthier, or in need of a simple main course for a warm summer night.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

15 Min

Pellets

Alder
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 1 Clovegarlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Teaspoonhoney
  • 2 Teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 Teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Sprigfresh thyme leaves
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1/2 Cuphigh-quality olive oil or vegetable oil
main
  • 6 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    To make the marinade, add the garlic, honey, salt, pepper, thyme, lemon juice and zest to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the salt crystals and honey dissolve. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Clove garlic, coarsely chopped

    • 2 Teaspoon honey

    • 2 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    • 2 Sprig fresh thyme leaves

    • 1  lemon, zest and juice

    • 1/2 Cup high-quality olive oil or vegetable oil

  • Step 2

    Place the chicken breast in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them, massaging the bag to distribute the marinade evenly.

    Ingredients
    • 6  (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • Step 3

    Refrigerate for 4 hours.

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 400°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Drain the chicken breasts and discard the marinade.

  • Step 6

    Arrange the chicken breasts directly on the grill grate and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 7

    If desired, grill the reserved lemon wedges alongside the chicken, cut sides down, for 15 minutes.

    Ingredients
    • 1  lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

  • Step 8

    Serve the chicken on a platter or plates with the lemon wedges.

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