Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken: A Juicy Flavor Explosion!
A deliciously juicy and flavor-packed chicken dish seasoned with zesty lemon and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and pepper according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg