Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast: Juicy and Easy Dinner Idea
A delicious recipe for lemon pepper chicken breast that is juicy and easy to prepare for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner