Description
This Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe is a zesty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and baked to perfection, offering a delightful burst of citrus with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces Boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons butter
- Parsley garnish optional
- Lemon slices optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then rub the lemon mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish. Dot with butter on top of each breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon seasoning mix for a few hours before baking. Serve with your favorite side dishes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus optional marinating 30 minutes)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe, chicken, lemon pepper, baked chicken, American cuisine