Lemon Pepper Chicken
Juicy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken, with loads of tart lemon flavor and spicy pepper, is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy the whole family.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 3-4
- 1 medium-large lemon zested then juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make the marinade, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.
- Lightly pound chicken to an even thickness and place in a ziploc bag with the marinade and massage into the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken in a large baking dish and discard any remaining marinade.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Chicken should register 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
- Tent with foil and let chicken rest for about 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute throughout the meat before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 17.5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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