Categories: KETO

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Lemon Pepper Chicken is juicy and loaded with flavor. It’s high in protein and low in fat and calories, and ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. Make it in the oven, stovetop or on the grill!

Ingredients

▢3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
▢3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brush chicken with olive oil on both sides.
Sprinkle lemon pepper on both sides.
Bake 20 minutes (30 for larger breasts).
Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving or slicing.

Tips

Substitutions

It’s really easy to make this lemon pepper chicken with other seasonings. Simply replace lemon pepper with:

Italian Seasoning
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Blackened Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning

Variations

Fresh Lemon – Add fresh lemon slices for additional flavor.
Herbs – Add rosemary, basil or thyme for even more fresh flavor.

How to Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Combine 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt.

How to Grill

Preheat grill to medium and brush grate with oil to prevent chicken from sticking.
Brush the chicken breasts all over with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning on each side.
Place breasts on the grill and grill 5-7 minutes on each side, closing the lid. Internal temperature should reach 165° Fahrenheit.
Transfer to a platter or baking sheet, cover with foil and allow the chicken to rest before serving.

Stovetop

Preheat cast iron skillet to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons oil to prevent chicken from sticking.
Brush the chicken breasts all over with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning on each side.
Add chicken to skillet. Brown on one side 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and flip chicken. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 10 minutes for smaller chicken breasts and 15 for larger chicken breasts.
Let the chicken rest before slicing and serving.

To Store

Refrigerate – Once the chicken has cooled to room temperature, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze – Wrap in freezer paper or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Place in refrigerator to thaw.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 185kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 25g (50%), Fat: 8g (12%), Saturated Fat: 1g (5%), Cholesterol: 72mg (24%), Sodium: 132mg (6%), Potassium: 498mg (14%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 67IU (1%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 32mg (3%), Iron: 1mg (6%)