Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is bursting with zesty flavors and juicy tenderness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress with its simple yet vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-40 minutes
- Total Time: 35-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste, omit completely if your lemon pepper seasoning contains salt)
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2–2 ½ pounds total, see Notes)
Lemon Seasoning:
- 1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the Dish: Layer lemon rounds in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt on the bottoms of the chicken breasts. Flip and place the salted side down on top of the lemon slices.
- Prepare the Lemon Butter: In a small bowl, mix together lemon pepper seasoning, softened butter, salt (if using), and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Rub the butter mixture all over the chicken. If using chicken thighs, place some butter mixture under the skin.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake the chicken for 25 to 28 minutes (for boneless chicken breasts) or 35 to 40 minutes (for bone-in chicken thighs), or until the internal temperature reaches 161° Fahrenheit. Halfway through the cooking time, baste the chicken with the melted butter drippings from the baking dish.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. The internal temperature should rise to 165° Fahrenheit while resting. Portion the chicken onto serving plates, drizzle with additional melted lemon-pepper butter, sprinkle parsley on top, and serve.
Notes
- For bone-in chicken thighs, adjust cooking time accordingly for thorough cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken, Baked Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe
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