Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken
Brighten up your dinner routine with this flavorful Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken—a simple, healthy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This dish features succulent, oven-roasted boneless chicken breasts coated in a zesty blend of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and robust seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly cracked black pepper. Brushed with aromatic extra-virgin olive oil and finished with a garnish of vibrant parsley, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant recipe is both wholesome and delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, it pairs beautifully with roasted veggies or a crisp side salad for a complete, nutritious meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then cut it in half and squeeze the juice into a separate bowl. Set aside.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a large baking dish.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and 1 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture over both sides of each chicken breast, making sure they are evenly coated.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken breasts and then sprinkle the lemon zest evenly across the top.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, chop the fresh parsley finely.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper and the chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2850 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 217.8 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2029 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
