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Juicy Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken baked to perfection with lemon seasoning.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Juicy Oven Baked

A quick and flavorful oven-baked chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts with zesty lemon pepper seasoning, perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 to 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) Chicken thighs can be used for extra richness.
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter Olive oil keeps it lighter.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning Can be store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Optional for color.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Plus lemon slices for garnish.
  • Salt Only if your lemon pepper mix is low sodium.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika over the chicken, rubbing it to coat evenly.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice on top and add lemon slices to the pan.
Cooking
  1. Bake the chicken for about 18 to 24 minutes, checking for doneness using a meat thermometer (165°F in the thickest part).
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking. Resting the chicken before slicing keeps it juicy. This recipe is flexible; add spices according to your taste.