Lemon Pepper Chicken
A simple yet satisfying Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe that combines bright flavors for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl until well-blended.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the lemon-infused mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken breasts for a few hours or overnight. This chicken pairs well with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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