Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Roasted Pork Back Ribs
A savory grilled chicken paired with tender roasted pork back ribs, seasoned with lemon and garlic for a bright, flavorful meal. This american-inspired grilling ready in about 100 minutes pairs chicken breasts, pork back ribs, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 560 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 lbs pork back ribs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to create a marinade.
- Step 2: Divide the marinade in half. Coat 4 chicken breasts with half the marinade, and 2 lbs pork back ribs with the other half. Let both marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Step 3: Place the pork back ribs on a roasting pan and roast in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour, basting with leftover marinade every 20 minutes until tender.
- Step 4: After 40 minutes of ribs roasting, place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is golden with grill marks.
- Step 5: Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve grilled chicken alongside the tender roasted back ribs, spooning any pan juices over the meat for extra flavor.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Roasted Pork Back Ribs take to make?
Total time is about 100 minutes (30 min prep + 70 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Roasted Pork Back Ribs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Roasted Pork Back Ribs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Roasted Pork Back Ribs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Roasted Pork Back Ribs?
American grilling like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
