Lemon Pepper Chicken: The Best Juicy Recipe for Any Night
A delicious and easy recipe for making juicy lemon pepper chicken that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Searing
- 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the mixture on the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken, Juicy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner