Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the aromatic kick of black pepper. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe can be on your table in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear the marinated chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Meanwhile, simmer chicken broth in a saucepan until slightly reduced.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the reduced broth sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor development, consider marinating overnight. Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the marinade for extra flavor. Adjust seasonings as desired; feel free to add more garlic or lemon juice.