Grilled Lemon Chicken With Satay Dip Recipe

Name: Grilled Lemon Chicken With Satay Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons); 3/4 cup good olive oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried); 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed; For the Satay Dip; 1 tablespoon good olive oil; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 2/3 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion); 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves); 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed
For the Satay Dip
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2/3 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
2
Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
3
Skewer with wooden sticks.
4
For the Satay Dip
5
Cook the olive oil, sesame oil, red onion, garlic, ginger root, and red pepper flakes in a small, heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat until the onion is transparent, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, sherry, and lime juice; cook for 1 more minute. Cool and use as a dip for Grilled Lemon Chicken skewers.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons), 3/4 cup good olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lemon Chicken With Satay Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Lemon Chicken With Satay Dip

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