Lemon Pepper Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
A delicious and easy recipe for making Lemon Pepper Chicken at home, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the chicken on both sides for about 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg