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Moist Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast – Quick Healthy Weeknight Recipe

This moist, flavorful lemon pepper chicken breast is a fast, healthy, and vibrant weeknight dinner made with pantry staples. A simple marinade of lemon zest, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil yields juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken. It pairs beautifully with rice, salads, or wraps and always earns seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large chicken breasts halved horizontally
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 1 Meat thermometer
  • 1 Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest, garlic powder.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temp hits 165°F.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate for 30 mins for more flavor.
  • Great over salads, rice, or sliced in wraps.
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