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Lemon Pepper Mesquite Grilled Chicken Southwest

This is a very easy recipe that produces spectacular results. the citrus juice tenderizes and the lemon flavor, combined with the mesquite is to die for. this works with any cut of chicken--breasts to wings. prep time does not include time to marinate.

Steps

Wash and pat dry chicken pieces , and place in plastic bag.
Pour lemon juice and olive oil over chicken , seal , and marinate for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Remove from bag , discard marinate , and sprinkle liberal amounts of coarse ground black pepper and salt.
Cook chicken on grill , using indirect heating method , or a smoker using charcoal briquettes and mesquite chunks.
Whole chicken breasts will take about an hour.
Smaller pieces will take less time.
When done , serve immediately.

Ingredients

chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt