Description
A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring zesty lemon pepper seasoning and rich garlic butter, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning and place them in a baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the seasoned chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the seasoning for an hour before cooking. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving enhances brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon pepper chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner
