Description
This Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe delivers a flavorful and juicy main dish ready in just 25 minutes. Featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with fragrant lemon pepper and cooked to perfection in the oven, it’s a simple yet vibrant meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (204℃) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Brush both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the extra virgin olive oil to add richness and help the seasoning stick.
- Season Chicken: Generously sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking or casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This cooking time suits standard-sized chicken breasts.
- Rest: After baking, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Resting helps the juices redistribute, ensuring juicy and tender chicken.
Notes
- Use standard sized boneless chicken breasts for even cooking; adjust time if pieces are significantly larger or smaller.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking is crucial for retaining moisture and flavor.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
- You can substitute lemon pepper seasoning with homemade mixture of lemon zest, black pepper, and garlic powder if preferred.
