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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic

Make garlicky chicken easily in the oven!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 315kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

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

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

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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