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5 from 3 votes

Fresh Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ditch the store-bought lemon pepper seasoning and make your own in 5 minutes to spread on the juiciest baked chicken thighs ever, with a quick lemon pepper pan sauce. This lemon pepper chicken couldn’t be more delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Grace Vallo

Ingredients

Lemon Pepper Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 medium lemons zested
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Lemon Pepper Pan Sauce

  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • Small handful fresh Italian parsley torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. In a small bowl for the lemon pepper seasoning, combine lemon zest, olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
  • Place chicken thighs on a dry baking sheet. Using a basting brush or spoon to evenly spread the seasoning on top of each thigh in a thin layer.
  • Bake chicken for 18-23 minutes until the internal temp registers at least 165 degrees (it’s okay if it’s over!).
  • While the chicken is in the oven, make the pan sauce. Add olive oil, shallot, and garlic to a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the broth, wine, lemon juice, and mustard. Let simmer over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter, parsley, salt and more pepper if desired.
  • Serve sauce over or underneath the lemon pepper chicken!

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Notes

  • Don’t want to use wine? You can use all chicken broth if preferred.
  • Dry white wine examples include pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc.
  • Like a lot of sauce? Double the sauce ingredients!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg