This juicy lemon pepper chicken is loaded with bright citrus flavor, savory seasonings, and tender chicken breasts baked until perfectly golden. It's an easy dinner recipe that pairs beautifully with rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad.
- Ready in under 40 minutes
- Family-friendly dinner
- Simple ingredients
- High protein
- Perfect for meal prep
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Step 2
In a small bowl combine:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Step 3
Place chicken breasts in the baking dish.
Pour seasoning mixture over the chicken.
Step 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Step 5
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
What to Serve with Lemon Pepper Chicken
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