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4-Ingredient Lemon Pepper Chicken

Bright and citrusy marinade for juicy chicken!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Cost: $10.00
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, thighs, wings, etc

Instructions

  • Zest and juice the lemon.
  • In a small bowl, add zest and juice from lemon, olive oil, and lemon pepper seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  • Place chicken in baking dish or gallon Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring that each piece is covered with marinade.
  • Cover chicken (or seal Ziploc), and place chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours to marinate.
  • Remove chicken from bag and cook in favorite way. Option: bake chicken at 400° for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°.