Description
Zesty Lemon-Pepper Chicken is a vibrant dish that elevates your dining experience with its juicy chicken and a tantalizing citrus marinade. This recipe combines the refreshing zest of lemon and the kick of black pepper to create a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual family meal, this dish will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and herbs.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over them, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- For grilling: Sear chicken on grill grates for about 5-7 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- For baking: Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg