Lemon Pepper Chicken
A flavorful lemon pepper chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and drizzle garlic butter sauce over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
For a more pronounced lemon flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before seasoning. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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