Lemon Pepper Chicken: A Juicy Twist for Home Cooks
Discover how to make a delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken that’s juicy and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours.
- You can add additional herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg