Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic
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A juicy, flavorful chicken dish with a crispy Parmesan-breadcrumb coating and a buttery lemon garlic sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
- 2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme (important for flavor)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the butter into slices and place the butter slices in a baking dish. Place the baking dish in the oven to melt the butter.
- When the butter has melted, remove the dish from the oven.
- Add the garlic, thyme, and lemon juice to the dish and mix it well.
- Mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan in a large plastic zip-top bag.
- Add the chicken to the bag and shake to coat the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and lay each breast on its front to get moist then flip them over in the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper on top.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until done (internal temperature is 165 degrees).
- Transfer the baked chicken to a serving platter or plates.
- Spoon some of the liquid in the baking dish over the cooked chicken and accompanying side dish if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
604mg
(25%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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45 reviews
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