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Sliced lemon pepper chicken on a cutting board with a knife.
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Lemon Pepper Chicken

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!

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Grilling
Servings: 4
Calories: 532kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • grated Parmesan cheese (powder kind)

Instructions

  • Place chicken breast between plastic wrap then use a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness.
    Pounding chicken breasts covered with plastic wrap thin with a metal mallet.
  • In a gallon size ziplock bag, combine oil, lemon juice and pepper. Place chicken breasts into bag and seal. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    Chicken breasts marinating with lemon pepper seasonings in a ziplock bag.
  • Remove chicken and discard marinade. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and grill for approximately 7-8 minutes on each side.
    Grilled lemon pepper chicken breasts.
  • Serve over rice or slice and serve over a salad.
    Sliced lemon pepper chicken on a cutting board with a knife.

Notes

    • 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.
    • If you are baking this chicken, bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
    • 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 in an airtight container 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 901mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.4mg