Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Step 3: Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Step 4: Rub the lemon pepper mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Step 6: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve.
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