Lemon Pepper Chicken

24g protein · 40 min · 351 kcal

Lemon Pepper Chicken

This tender, juicy lemon pepper chicken is an easy, oven-baked recipe that is super flavorful, and an easy weeknight dinner meal the whole family will enjoy.

40 min6 servings351 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 chicken breasts, (cut in half, lengthwise?)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Pat dry chicken with paper towels and place in a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Add oil, garlic salt and pepper to chicken and toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 mins or until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees. Turn over halfway through.

  5. 5

    In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well.

  6. 6

    Once chicken breasts are done cooking, remove from oven and brush both sides with the lemon butter mixture.

  7. 7

    Turn on broil and place chicken back in oven. Broil for a few minutes until browned, but not burned. Carefully remove from oven and enjoy.

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