Applebee’s Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
Bring the taste of Applebee’s to your kitchen with this Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken copycat recipe! Tender, zesty chicken breasts grilled to perfection with rosemary and garlic, served alongside quinoa and char-grilled vegetables. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cedar plank (optional)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup grilled vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus)
- Extra lemon juice and olive oil (optional for garnish)
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Notes
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in this mix.
- Soak cedar plank (if using) for at least 1 hour.
- Grill chicken on cedar plank or directly over medium heat, 5–7 minutes per side.
- Grill vegetables until tender and charred.
- Serve chicken over quinoa with grilled veggies. Drizzle extra lemon juice if desired.