Applebees Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe
Applebee’s Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken is a classic favorite that has been served in Applebee’s restaurant for decades. Whether it’s for dinner or lunch, this easy-to-make recipe comes together quickly and can be served with your favorite side dishes.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Barbecue grill or oven
- wooden spoon
- Large Bowl
- Basting brush
- or large spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 Pound of Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/8 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1/8 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- Cedar Chips
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes. This will help tenderize the chicken and give it a great flavor.
- Add the cedar chips to the preheated grill. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
- Once done cooking, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the cedar-grilled lemon chicken with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
-You can marinate the chicken overnight for a more intense flavor.
-If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in an oven preheated to 375 degrees F for about 25 minutes.
-Make sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled lemon juice. The freshness of the lemon juice will make a difference in the flavor of the dish.
-If you don't have cedar chips, you can use wood chips such as hickory or oak.
-This dish also works well with other types of proteins such as shrimp and salmon.