Description
This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The zesty lemon and aromatic pepper create a delicious seasoning for the tender chicken breasts, making this a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry: Use paper towels to pat the chicken breasts until they are dry.
- Mix seasoning: In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Season chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Remove from heat, let rest, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve with side dishes.
Notes
- For extra juiciness, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
- This recipe also works well on the grill or baked at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
