Lemon Pepper Chicken
Bright, juicy, and packed with fresh lemony flavor, this lemon pepper chicken is the kind of dinner you’ll want to make on repeat. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with plenty of lemon flavor, black pepper, honey and a few simple spices, then pan-seared until golden brown.
It’s an incredibly easy dinner to make and serve over rice, pasta or with your favorite salad. You can make this using chicken breast or even tofu for a plant-based dinner the whole family will love!
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Pepper Chicken
This recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. The chicken gets beautifully golden on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside. I especially love serving this with my Middle Eastern Rice with Noodles.
It’s simple enough for a meal prep, and delicious enough if you’re hosting guests.
Ingredients you’ll need for lemon pepper chicken
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast
- Lemon juice and zest
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Parley
How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Start by cutting up the chicken thighs into 2″ pieces, then seasoning generously with lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and the seasonings.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until deeply golden on both sides and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is browned, garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest before serving.
A Few Tips
Don’t skip the sear. Getting a good golden crust on the chicken adds tons of flavor.
Use fresh lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice just doesn’t have the same bright, fresh flavor.
Let the chicken rest. A few minutes of resting helps keep the chicken juicy when you slice into it.
This lemon pepper chicken is simple enough for a busy weeknight but flavorful enough to make its way into your regular dinner rotation. It’s bright, tender, and incredibly comforting—the perfect reminder that a few simple ingredients can make a really great meal.
I can’t wait for you guys to try it!
Serve with:
Middle Eastern Rice with Noodles
Spicy Tahini Noodles
Roasted Cauliflower and Couscous
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless chicken thighs
- Handful of parsley, chopped
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Cut the chicken thighs into 2″ pieces. Add them to a bowl with 2 tbsp of olive oil, the lemon juice, lemon zest, spices, honey and chopped parsey. Toss well to combine.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat with the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 15-20 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes until browned.
- Garnish with extra parsley and lemon zest when serving.
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