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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.

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Notes

  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes for good flavor, but longer is even better.
  • Pounding the chicken helps it cook evenly and stay tender.
  • Parmesan adds a savory golden crust, but the recipe is still delicious without it.
  • You can grill or bake this recipe depending on what works best for you.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • This chicken is great served with rice, potatoes, pasta, vegetables, salads, and sandwiches.

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