Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lemon pepper chicken is juicy, zesty, and packed with bright citrus and cracked black pepper flavor. A simple seasoning blend gives the chicken a bold, savory crust as it bakes. It is an easy, healthy dinner that pairs with almost any side.
- ⏱ 40 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1.5 tsp black pepper, cracked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
- Mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, oil, and salt.
- Toss the chicken thighs in the seasoning to coat well.
- Arrange them in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the chicken reaches 75C (165F).
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for golden edges, then rest and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Bake at a high heat and finish under the broiler for a minute to get golden, slightly crisp edges on the chicken.
Adding fresh lemon zest along with the juice gives a deeper, more aromatic citrus flavor than juice alone, since the zest holds the fragrant oils.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fat: 19 g
