Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (8-10 oz each)
- •- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- •- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- •- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- •- 2 tablespoons coarse cracked black pepper
- •- 1 tablespoon kosher sea salt
- •- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •- Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 11. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- 22. Create marinade by whisking olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 33. Coat chicken thoroughly in marinade, massaging mixture into every crevice of the meat. Let rest 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 44. Transfer chicken to large cast-iron skillet or baking dish, skin-side up. Dot with butter pieces across chicken surface.
- 55. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin turns golden-brown and crispy.
- 66. Remove from oven and let rest 5-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.