Chicken is always a good idea - but once the weather gets better and the BBQ or kamado is fired up again, you want something that feels a little fresher and lighter. This lemon pepper chicken is exactly that: juicy, spicy and with that fresh kick of lemon that lifts everything.

The nice thing? You only need a few ingredients, and the flavor is surprisingly intense. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal, but just as suitable if you want to impress at a summer BBQ.

Recipe: Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients (for 2–3 people)

• 500 g chicken (thigh fillet or breast)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

• 1.5 tsp black pepper (preferably coarsely ground)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp paprika powder

• 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)

• Fresh parsley or thyme (optional)

Method

1. Make the marinade
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, pepper, salt, paprika powder and honey into a fresh, fragrant marinade.

2. Marinate the chicken
Add the chicken and make sure everything