Grilled Lemon Chicken Cutlets Recipe
This grilled lemon chicken cutlets recipe uses a quick lemon-olive oil marinade with lemon-pepper seasoning, then cooks fast on a grill pan or outdoor grill. Simple ingredients, clear steps, and a practical weeknight chicken dinner.
Ingredients
1. Marinade
2. Main
Step-by-Step Method
Mix the marinade
In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and lemon-pepper seasoning until well combined.
Marinate the chicken
Add the chicken cutlets and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes; flipping once helps the flavor spread evenly.
Heat the grill or pan
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. If using a skillet, heat it well and leave only a very thin sheen of oil to reduce sticking.
Grill until cooked through
Lift the cutlets out of the marinade and let excess drip off. Cook 2–4 minutes per side, about 15 minutes total, until the meat is opaque and juices run clear.
Rest and serve
Let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes, then slice and serve. It pairs nicely with salad, rice, or roasted vegetables.