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Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken
Juicy, tender chicken with fresh lemon, garlic, ginger and black pepper — simple ingredients with plenty of flavor.
This Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken uses a simple marinade of freshly crushed ginger and garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and black pepper. Deep cuts help the marinade reach the thicker parts of the chicken, and the finished chicken pairs especially well with our Creamy Garlic Sauce.
Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg-and-thigh tikka pieces
- 2 tbsp freshly crushed ginger-garlic
- 1 green chili, optional
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Make 2–3 deep cuts in the thick parts of each chicken piece.
- Make the marinade: Crush the ginger, garlic and optional green chili together. Mix with the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper and salt.
- Marinate: Rub the marinade thoroughly over the chicken and into the cuts. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Grill: Preheat the Ninja Indoor Grill to 350°F. Cook the chicken for 25–30 minutes, turning as needed, until browned and fully cooked.
- Check doneness: The thickest part of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Rest briefly, then serve warm with Creamy Garlic Sauce.
Oven Option
The Ninja Indoor Grill is the tested method for this recipe. For an oven version, bake until browned and fully cooked, using an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part as the doneness guide.
Serving Idea
Serve with rice, lemon wedges and Creamy Garlic Sauce for dipping or drizzling.
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