Lemon Pepper Chicken Dish

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.32 pounds)

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper

04 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

05 - Zest of 1 lemon

06 - Juice of 1 lemon (approx. 2 tablespoons)

07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

09 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry thoroughly using paper towels.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, black pepper, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic until fully combined.

03 - Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes while preheating cooking equipment.

04 - For roasting, preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Alternatively, for pan-searing, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a light drizzle of olive oil, and cook chicken breasts 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

05 - Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes prior to slicing.

06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over chicken and serve alongside lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

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It's ready in 35 minutes but tastes like you've been cooking all afternoon.
The combination of bright lemon and bold pepper wakes up your mouth in the best way.
Chicken breasts finally become something you actually crave instead of just eat.

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Don't skip the resting time at the end—it's the difference between juicy chicken and dry chicken, and it only takes 5 minutes.
Freshly cracked pepper really does matter; it's peppery and bright instead of dusty and flat.
If your chicken breasts are thick, gently pound them to an even thickness so they cook at the same rate.

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