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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

A zesty vegan grilled lemon pepper chicken made with plant-based fillets, citrus, pepper, herbs, and olive oil for a fresh, flavorful, high-protein dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegan Lemon Pepper Chicken
  • Vegan chicken fillets – 250 g
  • Olive oil – 1.5 tbsp
  • Lemon juice – 1.5 tbsp
  • Lemon zest – ½ tsp
  • Black pepper – 1 tsp
  • Garlic – 1 tsp minced
  • Salt – ½ tsp
  • Mixed herbs – ½ tsp
For Serving
  • Steamed veggies – 1 cup
  • Rice or quinoa – 1 cup
  • Parsley – 1 tbsp chopped

Method
 

  1. Add olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs to a bowl.
  2. Coat the vegan chicken fillets generously.
  3. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a grill pan on medium.
  5. Cook each fillet for 5–6 minutes per side.
  6. Grill lemon slices for extra aroma.
  7. Serve with veggies, rice, and parsley.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 330
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 22 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 16%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Calcium: 10%
  • Magnesium: 13%
  • Potassium: 12%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add chili flakes for extra heat.
  • Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
  • Drizzle extra lemon for brightness.
  • Pair with hummus for a Mediterranean twist.