Lemon Pepper Chicken
A bright and invigorating lemon pepper chicken that is simple to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, and thyme (if using).
- Take each chicken breast and coat it generously with the marinade.
- Lay the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish, and pour any remaining marinade over the top.
- Pop your baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once baked, take the chicken out and sprinkle fresh parsley over it before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for an hour before cooking. Fresh herbs make a big difference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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