Description
Creamy lemon sauce elevates ordinary dishes with zesty Mediterranean charm. Whisked perfection delivers tangy brightness that lingers deliciously, inviting you to savor each silky spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by mixing with aromatic seasonings in a mixing vessel, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Allow the protein to absorb flavors for 30-120 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat the grill to medium-high temperature around 400°F. Cook chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops golden-brown grill marks.
- Create the zesty sauce by whisking mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and seasoning until smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange grilled chicken in serving dishes, generously drizzling the creamy lemon sauce over the top, allowing the tangy mixture to cascade and enhance the protein’s flavor profile.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a brighter, more vibrant taste.
- Enhance marinade absorption by piercing chicken with a fork before seasoning to help ingredients penetrate deeper.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding more mayonnaise for a thicker texture or more lemon juice for a tangier profile.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting mayonnaise with vegan alternatives like cashew cream or silken tofu blend.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (or up to 125 minutes)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg