Lemon Pepper Chicken
A delightful and easy lemon pepper chicken recipe that captures bright, tangy flavors with a hint of spice, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the lemon pepper mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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