Description
A simple and flavorful lemon pepper chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The zesty lemon and bold pepper create a delicious crust on tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt evenly on both sides.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon pepper chicken, easy chicken recipe, baked chicken