Description
A simple and flavorful lemon pepper chicken dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add lemon slices, chicken broth, and butter to the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust lemon pepper seasoning to taste.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lemon pepper chicken, easy chicken recipe, baked chicken