Lemon Pepper Chicken is a frequent favorite dish in our family; tangy, tender, so tasty! Made with just four ingredients, this chicken is perfect in salads, pastas, and sandwiches too!
Lemon Pepper Chicken
This simple Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe was in regular rotation around our house growing up. Because it’s made with four simple ingredients we always had on hand, our mother would make a huge batch and we would eat on it all week long. It pairs perfectly with rice pilaf, baked potatoes or pasta for dinner, but tastes delicious sliced over a salad for lunch the next day. If you have a little lemon juice and pepper, you can make this easy chicken recipe any night of the week. This recipe comes in handy when you just can’t think of anything to make for supper!
Suggestions for Lemon Pepper Chicken
- You can bake or grill this chicken, whatever you prefer. I usually marinate the chicken in the afternoon for at least thirty minutes, preferably longer, then have my husband throw it on the grill just before dinner.
- We love using boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this dish, but you could easily substitute chicken thighs, drumsticks or wings too.
- No need for fancy seasonings for this recipe! Just a little lemon juice (I love using fresh lemon but you could use lemon juice from the bottle too) and some freshly ground pepper. Fresh ingredients will enhance the flavors and really bring this dinner to life!
- Parmesan cheese helps give the chicken a nice, golden crust on the outside, but if you don’t have any on hand, don’t worry! It tastes delicious without.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. You could also double the batch and freeze cooked chicken breasts for up to two months! They’re perfect to grab and thaw for dinner or lunch. Thaw them out in the fridge, then microwave or toss in the oven until heated through.
- Serve this chicken with our delicious Oven Roasted Green Beans our Super Easy Yellow Rice or a simple Baked Potato. Turn our Nuts About Berries Salad into a hearty lunch by slicing leftover Lemon Pepper Chicken on top or add it to our One Pot Creamy Garlic Noodles! You will love how versatile this chicken is!
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How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in oil, lemon juice, and pepper.
- Remove chicken and discard marinade.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and grill for approximately 7-8 minutes on each side.
- You can also bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Equipment
- Outdoor Barbecue Grill
Becki's Whole Life says
Oooh – I love this simple recipe! Always on the lookout for flavorful and easy ways to prepare chicken breasts:-)
shrevemom2 says
I just found your blog and wish it had been on Valentine's Day, because, seriously, you are my recipe soulmate! Where have you been all my life?
Love, love, love the recipes!
Helene says
Just discovered your blog. Thanks for the follow on Twitter. That recipe sounds yummy!
Greg Day says
This is a good alternative for a boring chicken recipes I've known, thanks for sharing I would definitely try it for my family.
delonghi toaster oven is a recommended one for me.
Jeannie says
What happens if you forget to discard the marinade and cook the chicken in it? Will it make us sick?
Echo says
As long as the internal temperature of the chicken and the marinade reaches 165 degrees, it should be fine. Thank you for asking!
lacey says
Super easy and way more delicious than the picture makes it look.
Aleisha says
How long should I leave the chicken in the marinade?
Erica says
At least 2-3 hours.. overnight is great 🙂 Hope this helps!
Sara Welch says
I know what I will be having for dinner tonight! A restaurant worthy recipe, indeed! Yum!
Julia Frey says
Simple and delicious chicken recipe! A family fave!
Billy says
So easy to make and tasty. It’s crazy how so few ingredients can make something so delicious. Thank you!
Aimee Shugarman says
Very flavorful and easy to make. 5 stars!
Laura Reese says
This is very good. I appreciate the ease of such a great recipe.