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Baked-Lemon-Pepper-Chicken-Recipe

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Recipe Author: Margaret

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken features juicy chicken breasts seasoned with zesty lemon pepper and fresh lemons. This simple, quick dish is perfect for a healthy dinner or a comforting family meal, showcasing bold flavors that make it unforgettable.

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  • Prep Time 5 minutes
  • Cook Time 35 minutes
  • Yield 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon pepper, depending on how much you like
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375℉.
  2. Brush olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Sprinkle lemon pepper generously over both sides of the chicken, then place it in a 9-inch casserole dish.
  4. Slice the lemons and arrange them on top of the chicken and inside the dish.
  5. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before preparing the sauce.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon pepper according to your taste preferences.
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in lemon juice and olive oil before seasoning.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 44g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.