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    Lemon Pepper Chicken

    Published: Aug 17, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Lemon Pepper Chicken is juicy and flavorful! Made with quick homemade seasoning and baked in sauce, this dish is sure to become a hit in your home.

    Serve this delicious chicken dish with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli for a dinner your whole family will love.

    Chicken with lemons in a dish.

    If you are bored with your chicken dinners, this recipe will save your dinner time! Simple, yet full of flavor, this chicken dish is one of my favorites to make on the weekends or to make ahead for meal prep for the weekdays. I use my easy seasoning because the store-bought tends to have a weird taste and scent. Browning the chicken in the pan before baking traps the juices in each piece. The chicken is tender and delicious in every bite!

    Ingredients:

    • chicken: I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 8oz each
    • lemon pepper seasoning: see below for my homemade mix
    • flour: I used all-purpose
    • olive oil
    • butter
    • white wine (like Pinot Grigio) or chicken stock
    • lemon juice
    Ingredients on a board.

    How to make Lemon Pepper Chicken?

    • Prepare the seasoning.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Salt each chicken breast, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning per each breast and rub it in.
    • Lightly dredge each piece in flour.
    • Heat up oil and butter in a skillet.
    • Brown chicken for 4 minutes on each side, until nice and golden.
    Seasoning and sauteing chicken in skillet.
    • Place chicken in a casserole dish.
    • Add garlic to skillet and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add wine (or stock) and lemon juice. Simmer for about 4 minutes. Add butter and melt. Pour the sauce over chicken.
    • Bake chicken in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes OR until the temperature reaches 165 degrees F, when checked in the thickest part of each breast.
    Sauce in skillet and chicken in baking dish.

    Lemon Pepper Seasoning recipe:

    I prefer to make my own spice mix because I find the store-bought kind to have a weird chemical taste and smell. To make your own seasoning, mix the following:

    • 1 tablespoon of freshly cracked black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon dried lemon zest (zest 2 lemons, then spread the zest in a single layer on a plate and microwave in 20-second increments until you see it drying out, then let it cool completely)
    • 1,5 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon of onion powder

    Use 3 teaspoons of seasoning in this recipe. Store seasoning in a jar in a cool dry place for up to 2 weeks.

    Variations:

    • fried in a skillet: You can skip baking the chicken in the casserole dish, but you will have to slice the chicken breasts lengthwise in half, then proceed with the recipe. This will ensure even cooking.
    • chicken thighs: you can use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in this recipe
    • chicken wings: follow the recipe but skip the sauce part. Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the temperature is at least 165 degrees F.

    Expert tips:

    • I recommend homemade seasoning mix for best flavors unless you have one you buy and like the best.
    • Apply seasoning to salted chicken breasts, rub it in, then dredge each chicken piece in flour; this ensures the seasoning is on the chicken and sticks, instead of being left in the flour on a plate when dredging it. I found this technique the best during testing this recipe.
    • Fry chicken in butter and oil mix for best browning.
    • Add butter at the end of making the sauce as it adds rich flavor and beautiful sheen.
    • Always check the internal temperature when cooking meat. The thermometer should show at least 165 degrees F for chicken.
    Three chicken breasts in baking dish.

    Note on servings:

    A serving of chicken breast is 3 to 4 ounces. If using 6 to 8-ounce chicken breasts, technically each breast is two servings (for adults).

    More easy chicken dinners:

    • Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken
    • Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
    • Garlic and Herb Chicken and Potatoes
    • Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Dinner Category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment!

    Chicken with lemons in a dish.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken

    Author: Anna
    This Lemon Pepper Chicken is juicy and flavorful! Made with quick homemade seasoning and baked in sauce, this dish is sure to become a hit in your home.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 236 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    chicken:

    • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning recipe below
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided

    sauce:

    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock see note
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic optional
    • lemon slices optional

    lemon pepper seasoning:

    • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons dried lemon zest See note
    • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the seasoning: mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Salt each chicken breast, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning per each breast and rub it in.
    • Lightly dredge each piece in flour.
    • Heat up oil and butter in a skillet.
    • Brown chicken for 4 minutes on each side, until nice and golden.
    • Place chicken in a casserole dish.
    • Add garlic to skillet and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add wine (or stock) and lemon juice. Simmer for about 4 minutes. Add butter and melt. Pour the sauce over chicken. Add lemon slices.
    • Bake chicken in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes OR until the temperature reaches 165 degrees F when checked in the thickest part of each breast.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    • To make dried lemon zest: zest 2 lemons, then spread the zest in a single layer on a plate and microwave in 20-second increments until you see it drying out, then let it cool completely
    • Always check the internal temperature when cooking meat. The thermometer should show at least 165 degrees F for chicken.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ericka Ryant says

      May 04, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for the family tonight everyone loved it. Defiantly will make again !!

      Reply
    2. Jenn Anderson says

      March 12, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      Made this last night for dinner. It was so good!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 13, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        Thank you so much, Jenn!

        Reply
    3. Natasha says

      August 18, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! We loved the creamy sweet lemon flavor. I cooked it for our family of four and we all loved it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Valentina says

      August 18, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love making this EASY lemon pepper chicken recipe for dinner time!

      Reply
    5. Sara Welch says

      August 18, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this for dinner last night and it did not disappoint! Easily, a new favorite recipe in my home!

      Reply
    6. Kimberly says

      August 18, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      SO good, I just love this flavor combo - lemon and pepper is the best!!

      Reply
    7. Sally says

      August 18, 2020 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Such an awesome recipe. I tried it tonight and Oh boy, is it delicious.

      Reply

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