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Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Tender boneless chicken breasts baked in a lemon, butter, and pepper sauce for a bright, easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large lemons, divided zest 2, juice 2, slice remaining for baking
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved or pounded to 1/2-inch) cut in half horizontally or pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • medium skillet (oven-safe)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Zester or Microplane
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Zest two of the lemons into a 9×13 baking dish, then juice those same two lemons into a small bowl and set the juice aside.
  3. Slice the remaining two lemons into 1/2-inch slices and set them aside for baking.
  4. In the baking dish with the lemon zest, whisk together the flour, ground black pepper, and Stone House Seasoning until combined.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the flour mixture and turn each piece to coat evenly on all sides.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side.
  7. Add the butter, reserved lemon juice, chicken stock, and lemon slices to the skillet, spooning some of the liquid over the chicken.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature, about 20–25 minutes.
  9. Remove carefully from the oven and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Zest two lemons and use the same lemons for juice to keep flavors bright.
  • Halve or pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch for even cooking.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring the chicken before baking.
  • Check doneness with a meat thermometer for accuracy.