It's time to get your grill on with this savory Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade. Why shake it from a jar when you can make it at home with ingredients you have on hand that are delicious and fresh. PLUS it tastes 100 times better than what you buy at the store!
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Why you'll love this recipe
We all have a jar of lemon pepper marinade in the cupboard, right? It's mostly a ton of salt and preservatives and really not that much flavor. I missed that bright lemon taste! You're going to love this recipe. It is super tasty on chicken, pork and also veggie kabobs!
✔️ Made with everyday ingredients.
✔️ So simple!
✔️ It tastes so much better than the granulated seasoning!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- plain yogurt
- lemon
- garlic
- parsley
- dill
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- zest and juice a lemon
- mince the garlic
- mince the parsley and dill
- add these ingredients to a jar, bowl or even a ziplock bag
- add the remaining ingredients and whisk or mix together well.
- Marinade chicken or pork for one hour
Equipment
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FAQ's
Lemon will impart flavor to the meat, but surprisngly does not tendorize the chicken. Because it's so acid, it may actually toughen the meat.
No, really the longest it should marinade is two hours in the refrigerator. Longer than that and the acids begin to "cook" the chicken and it ruins the texture of the meat.
Not only for chicken, you can also use this marinade on pork, shrimp or fish!
Things to know
- Make this marinade and pour it over pork or chicken in a ziplock bag. Wrap it tightly in and seal it well. Place in freezer. When you're ready for a great night of grilling, pull it out of the freezer and allow it to thaw the night before.
- Double the recipe and before adding the meat pour half of it into your blender. Whirl it up and pour it over your green salad! Great flavors, this makes for an excellent salad dressing!
- What's extra special about this marinade is the addition of yogurt to help tenderize the meat. It's a great make-ahead marinade - make it in the morning or evening the day/night before.
Variations
Substituting lemon for lime is super tasty!
Storage
Refrigerate - Store in an airtight container, after marinating discard leftovers. Do not reuse.
Related recipes
So I've been putting together some great marinades and seasonings that are so good and simple to make!
- Teriyaki Steak Marinade
- Korean BBQ Sauce Marinade
- Tuna Poke Marinade
- Chicken Fajita Marinade
- Chef's Blend Dry Rub
More Recipes using Lemon Pepper
- Lemon Pepper Shrimp - a quick and easy meal.
- Lemon-Pepper Roasted Pork Tenderloin - tender and juicy every time.
- Lemon Pepper Salmon - healthy AND tasty, I love this recipe!
Side dishes for lemon pepper chicken
What goes well with lemon chicken? While you're grilling the chicken put some grilled vegetables in foil on the BBQ as well and dinner is done! Here are more easy recipes to try!
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad
- Steakhouse Salad
- Easy Dinner Rolls Recipe
- Great Grandma Darnell's Blueberry Cobbler
If you're looking for a delicious sauce to serve with it grab this recipe for Alabama White Sauce or Pollo Tropical Cilantro Garlic Sauce - both are terrific dippers with chicken!
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Lemon Pepper Marinade
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon parsley minced
- 2 tablespoon dill minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper fresh cracked pepper preferably, it will have more flavor
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemon.
- Mince the garlic, parsley and dill.
- Add these ingredients to a jar or a ziplock bag.
- Add the remaining ingredients and whisk or mix together well.
- Marinade chicken or pork for one hour
Nutrition
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