Description
This Delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of zesty lemon, bold black pepper, and aromatic garlic creates a mouthwatering seasoning for juicy chicken breasts. Serve with a side of rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season the Chicken: Mix together lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Rub the seasoning over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove chicken from pan, let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- For more flavor, marinate chicken in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can also grill the chicken for a different cooking method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
