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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

A flavorful and zesty chicken dish, 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: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  2. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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