Description
Dinner ready in no time with this simple and delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare the grill.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest; rub onto chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Squeeze lemon juice over chicken as it cooks for added flavor.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing; garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust pepper and garlic powder to taste for more or less flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg