Grilled Lemon Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Grilled Lemon Chicken
45 min.
4
231kcal

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Looking for a mouthwatering meal that satisfies both flavor and healthy eating? Look no further than our Grilled Lemon Chicken! This dish not only boasts a scrumptious flavor profile but is also gluten-free, making it a fantastic option for anyone mindful of their dietary choices.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a delightful meal that serves four people, perfect for a family dinner or a casual lunch with friends. The recipe features tender, juicy chicken marinated in a luscious blend of low-fat lemon-flavored yogurt and NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar, paired with the aromatic punch of garlic and ginger. The unique addition of pumpkin pie spice adds an unexpected depth, making each bite both comforting and exotic.

This grilled chicken is a healthy choice, packing in only 231 calories per serving while delivering a whopping 62% of its calories from protein. It's not just about the numbers, though; the irresistible grilled flavor combined with the bright notes of lemon make it an ideal main dish for any meal of the day. Whether you choose to fire up the grill or run it under the broiler, this recipe is sure to impress and become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, let’s get cooking and bring some zest to your dining table!

Ingredients

  •  garlic cloves minced
  • piece ginger minced (1-by-1-inch)
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.3 cup roasted garlic 
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup yogurt lemon-flavored low-fat,
  • servings skewers hot for 15 minutes)
  • servings skewers hot for 15 minutes (if wooden, soak in water )

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • broiler
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Light charcoal briquettes or preheat broiler. In large non-reactive bowl, combine yogurt, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into 1 1/2-inch wide strips.
  2. Add chicken to yogurt mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  3. Thread chicken onto skewers; spoon marinade over both sides of chicken. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill or broil chicken until no longer pink in center, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein62.02%
Fat33.34%
Carbs4.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.75
Glycemic Load
0.46
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
14.63739145126%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:230.86kcal
11.54%
Fat:8.13g
12.51%
Saturated Fat:2.41g
15.09%
Carbohydrates:2.55g
0.85%
Net Carbohydrates:2.41g
0.88%
Sugar:1.5g
1.67%
Cholesterol:165.57mg
55.19%
Sodium:167.29mg
7.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.05g
68.09%
Selenium:39.48µg
56.41%
Vitamin B3:9.57mg
47.86%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.54%
Phosphorus:353.56mg
35.36%
Vitamin B5:2.17mg
21.73%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.51%
Vitamin B12:1.2µg
20.03%
Zinc:2.82mg
18.79%
Potassium:487.68mg
13.93%
Magnesium:46.14mg
11.53%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.25%
Iron:1.77mg
9.86%
Calcium:62.14mg
6.21%
Copper:0.11mg
5.63%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.28%
Vitamin K:5.08µg
4.84%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.33%
Folate:9.27µg
2.32%
Vitamin A:77.95IU
1.56%
Source:My Recipes