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Lemon Pepper Chicken

Delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe in Under 40 Minutes

Experience the burst of flavors in this Lemon Pepper Chicken, perfect for satisfying dinners and quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 piece lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, black pepper, and soy sauce. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and pour remaining marinade over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 48gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by using chicken thighs instead of breasts or adding herbs for additional flavor.

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