Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

With a punch of fresh lemon flavor, this Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken is a hands-off dish that bakes in the oven and allows you to put together side dishes in the meantime!

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken, baked lemon pepepr chicken, lemon pepper chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 364kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

1 Digital meat Thermometer

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or legs
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, spray a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray or line with foil.
In a small bowl add the lemon pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder salt and Italian seasoning and mix until combined.
Place the chicken in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice and zest until coated.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and toss until coated. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken has reached the internal temperature of 165 degrees and juice run clear.
Remove from the oven land et rest for 5 minutes and serve!

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Notes

Chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat at 165 degrees F.
I recommend using fresh lemon juice and lemon zest if possible.
Use parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier clean up.

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