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How We Summer ... Lemon Pepper Chicken

8/20/2015

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PictureLemon Pepper Chicken with Brian's Bodacious Broccoli
I spent the latter half of my childhood in Denver, Colorado in the late 1980's and early 1990's.  One of my favorite places to eat at the time was Round the Corner.  Every table was a big red booth with a phone you used to call in your order.    I was an abnormal teen in that I hated to talk on the phone, but I sure enjoyed using the one at Round the Corner.  My go to order was always a lemon pepper chicken sandwich.  The pepper added some heat to the refreshing citrus tang.  It was a flavor combination so memorable I've had a hard time forgetting it.  The only solution was to try to recreate it.

At the grocery store, you can find Lemon Pepper Spice Blend in the herbs and spices section (usually in the baking aisle).  On the surface, it seems like a simple solution: toss some chicken thighs with a tablespoon of the spice blend and you are good to go.  Except, what the heck is in that spice blend?

In the McCormick's version you'll find, "Salt, Black Pepper, Citric Acid, Onion, Sugar, Garlic, Calcium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, And Calcium Silicate (Added To Make Free Flowing), Celery Seed, Lemon Oil, And Fd&C Yellow 5 Lake."  As some of my favorite television characters say, "Oh Hell No!"  I don't know about you, but I don't need to be ingesting food coloring derived from coal and known to have adverse reactions with the nervous system.   And fun fact about calcium stearate: it's the main component in soap scum.  Probably harmless, but I don't need to eat it.  Reading this label reminds that if I can't pronounce it and/or don't know what it is I probably don't want to eat it.

Back to the drawing board because like you, I've been busy this summer, and I want to make healthy, grilled dinners that don't take a lot of time.  As it happens, making lemon pepper chicken from scratch using actual lemons and actual black peppercorns doesn't take a whole lot of time, and it produces better flavor that's healthier for you.  Win!  Win!  Win!

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Serves 4

1 lemon, zested and juiced

½ lemon, juiced

¾ teaspoon kosher or sea salt

½ Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 ¼ pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs

Combine first five ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the chicken.  Whisk vigorously to emulsify.  Add chicken.  Marinate for 2-4 hours.

Preheat grill to medium.  Add chicken to grill.  Grill 4-5 minutes per side.  Internal temperature should be 160-165 F. 

While chicken is grilling, place marinade in a saucepan and bring to a rapid boil.  Turn down and simmer until chicken is done.

Serve chicken with the sauce on the side.  This is lovely served with brown rice or potatoes that you can drizzle the sauce over.   It also is delicious with Brian's Bodacious Broccoli, as shown in the photo above.





8 Comments
Emily
8/22/2015 02:57:16 am

Looks so quick and easy, can't wait to try it!

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