Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

Submitted by Pepper 2

"I found this recipe from a supermarket check-out line recipe booklet. The chicken is tender and flavorful and it's easy for weekday dinners when the weather is nice."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup onion flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemons, zest of
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4 chicken legs

directions

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except for chicken.
2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
3. In a large plastic freezer bag, put in chicken and marinade.
4. Shake to coat and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnite.
5. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on a plate.
6. Microwave the chicken for 5 minutes on high.
7. Transfer chicken to grill and grill for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat or until the juices run clear.
8. As the chicken is grilling, baste with the reserved marinade.