Lemon Chicken Recipe (Only 20-Minutes!)

Mix the spices. In a small bowl, add the spices and mix to make the spice mixture.

Make the marinade. In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic to make the marinade.

Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and pepper and sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the onions. Pour in the marinade and work the chicken a bit to make sure all the pieces are well covered with the marinade.

Let rest: Leave the chicken to marinate at room temperature while you heat up the grill or griddle. OR, if you have the time, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (or up to 8 hours).

Grill the lemons: When ready, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat). Do not add oil yet to the pan. Add the lemon halves, flesh side down, and grill briefly. Remove the grilled lemons and set aside for now.

Grill the chicken: Now, brush the grill pan or outdoor grill with a little oil. Using a pair of tongs, add the chicken pieces in one layer (discard any remaining marinade). Cook for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Adjust heat to medium, if needed. If using an outdoor grill, carefully oil the grates and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for the same amount of time.

Serve. Transfer the grilled lemon chicken to a serving platter. Add the grilled lemons (which you can squeeze for a little more juice), and garnish with parsley. See notes for serving ideas.