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Lemon Pepper Chicken
Juicy, crispy lemon pepper chicken can be baked in the oven or made on the grill for the perfect easy family dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
377 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thighs skin on, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F and get out a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Pat the chicken skin dry with paper towels and place on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon pepper, garlic and salt.
- Sprinkle the spices evenly over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 °F for chicken breast, and 185 °F for dark meat.
- Remove from the oven and serve. You can slice fresh lemons and serve with the slices for presentation if desired!
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Notes
- Chicken breasts can be used but thighs are the best in this recipe.
- You can also grill these on a 400 °F grill until they are done as well! Perfect summertime food!
- Chicken breasts can be used but thighs are the best in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
422mg
(18%)
Potassium
376mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.