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golden brown lemon pepper chicken with sliced lemons

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

This Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe is a great weeknight dinner idea. A flavorful chicken dinner that goes well with rice, pasta, vegetables or salad. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Paleo with Whole 30 and Keto low carb options.
4.43 from 76 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken dinner, easy dinner recipe, lemon pepper chicken, low carb recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 5 Tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil (divided)
  • Juice of 1 Lemon (approx 3 Tb)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF
  • In large skillet over medium/high heat 2 Tablespoons oil then brown chicken and transfer to a roasting dish.
  • Combine remaining oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Pour lemon mixture over the top of chicken breast in roasting dish. Bake for 22-27 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g
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