Grilled Lemonade Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8
Description:
Delicious, lightly lemon-flavored chicken grilled outside or on an indoors countertop unit. Bring a little summer back into your winter with this easy-to-make chicken dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup lemonade concentrate
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Start by gathering all the ingredients required for this tantalizing dish.
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Create Lemonade Marinade:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemonade concentrate, soy sauce, seasoned salt, celery salt, and garlic powder.
- Stir the ingredients well to ensure they are thoroughly blended.
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Marinate Chicken:
- Dip each chicken piece into the lemonade marinade, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Allow the chicken to soak up the flavors for a few minutes, ensuring maximum taste infusion.
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Grilling:
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. If using an indoor countertop unit, set it up according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Place the chicken pieces on the grill, bone side down, and let them cook for approximately 25 minutes.
- After the initial cooking time, turn the chicken pieces over and continue grilling until they are fully cooked. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Throughout the grilling process, brush the chicken pieces with the remaining lemonade marinade. This will enhance the flavor and keep the chicken moist and tender.
- Keep a close eye on the chicken to prevent it from burning, adjusting the heat as necessary.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the chicken is cooked through and beautifully grilled, remove it from the heat.
- Transfer the grilled lemonade chicken to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs or lemon slices if desired.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad.
- Enjoy the juicy, flavorful goodness of this grilled lemonade chicken with your family and friends!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 792.4
- Total Fat: 51.4g
- Saturated Fat: 14.7g
- Cholesterol: 255.2mg
- Sodium: 909.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.4g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 12.4g
- Protein: 64.6g
Recipe Notes:
- This grilled lemonade chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal any day of the week.
- You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. Add more or less garlic powder or seasoned salt as desired.
- For a tangier flavor, you can increase the amount of lemonade concentrate in the marinade.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Experiment with different cuts of chicken, such as thighs or drumsticks, to find your favorite variation of this delicious recipe.
Give this Grilled Lemonade Chicken recipe a try and indulge in the delightful combination of citrusy flavors and juicy grilled chicken. It’s sure to become a family favorite! 🍗🍋
