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Juicy lemon pepper chicken breasts topped with lemon slices and garlic, simmered in a zesty buttery sauce in a white skillet.

Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Recipe

This baked chicken breast recipe features bold lemon pepper flavor, juicy texture, and a quick stovetop sauce that ties everything together. It’s an easy dinner that looks and tastes gourmet.
Try this one-pan lemon pepper chicken recipe tonight—it’s full of flavor and made in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
  • Optional: parsley garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fillet and season the chicken with flour + lemon pepper
  • Sear until golden, set aside
  • Make sauce with garlic, broth, lemon, and butter
  • Return chicken, bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes
  • Garnish and serve warm

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 290
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbs: 4g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Sodium: 520mg
Keyword Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken