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Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
5m
Total Time
15m
This zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of cracked black pepper, tangy lemon, and aromatic garlic. Served with a garnish of fresh parsley, this dish is a delightful and easy-to-make addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.
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Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories349kcal17%
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Fat18g0%
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Saturated Fat2g0%
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Carbohydrates13g0%
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Fiber1g0%
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Sugar1g0%
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Protein32g1%
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Cholesterol82mg4%
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Sodium551mg27%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Notes
1. You need enough lemons to make around 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp of lemon zest. 2 medium size lemons is usually enough.
2. I make cracked pepper using my mortar and pestle to roughly crack whole peppercorns because I like large pops of black pepper. You can just use a coarse pepper grinder. If you only have fine ground pepper (like the pepper that comes pre-ground), only use around 3/4 tsp.
3. Option to mix minced garlic into lemon zest slather instead of using powder. I prefer powder because it has a smoother flavour finish, more akin to store bought seasoning.
4. This recipe also works great with pork and seafood. It's a little too delicate for lamb and beef, in my opinion.
Homemade Lemon Pepper Chicken nutrition per serving, assuming 4 servings.
2. I make cracked pepper using my mortar and pestle to roughly crack whole peppercorns because I like large pops of black pepper. You can just use a coarse pepper grinder. If you only have fine ground pepper (like the pepper that comes pre-ground), only use around 3/4 tsp.
3. Option to mix minced garlic into lemon zest slather instead of using powder. I prefer powder because it has a smoother flavour finish, more akin to store bought seasoning.
4. This recipe also works great with pork and seafood. It's a little too delicate for lamb and beef, in my opinion.
Homemade Lemon Pepper Chicken nutrition per serving, assuming 4 servings.