Lemon Sauce
A flavorful and juicy grilled chicken served with a tangy, creamy lemon sauce! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or meal prep. The combination of fresh lemon, garlic, and dill will have your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marination time)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes (plus marination time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
For the Creamy Lemon Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon pepper seasoning. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Make the Creamy Lemon Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the grilled chicken among bowls. Drizzle generously with the Creamy Lemon Sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra lemon zest on top.
- This dish is delicious with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad.
- You can also serve it with quinoa or rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 27g
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