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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

A flavorful and zesty dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with lemon and black pepper, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk until well blended.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the marinade.

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