Description
This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for any night of the week. The combination of zesty lemon, bold pepper, and aromatic garlic makes this dish a standout. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- lemon slices (for garnish)
Chicken:
Marinade:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Make the Marinade: Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Rub the marinade over the chicken.
- Marinate: Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the chicken rest, then garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemony flavor, add white wine or chicken broth for a quick pan sauce.
- This recipe can also be grilled or baked for a different cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
