Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Roasted Garlic Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in fresh lemon juice and cracked black pepper, served with a smooth roasted garlic aioli for dipping. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon juice, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp cracked black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
6 whole garlic cloves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp cracked black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Add 4 chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: While the chicken marinates, preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 whole garlic cloves on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Step 3: Remove garlic cloves from the oven, let cool slightly, then mash them into 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to make the roasted garlic aioli.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 5: Serve the grilled lemon-pepper chicken hot with a side of the roasted garlic aioli for dipping.