Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful lemon pepper chicken with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the mixture onto the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite sides!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg