Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken (Printable Recipe Version)
Tender chicken, baked with zesty lemon, pepper, and Mediterranean seasonings.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Spices
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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0.5 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon lemon pepper
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1.1 kg chicken drumsticks or thighs
# Steps to Make It:
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After baking, let your chicken sit under foil for 5 minutes before digging in.
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Lay out the chicken on your lined pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the inside hits 74°C and the juices run clear.
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Sprinkle that seasoning mix all over. Toss everything together so each piece gets coated.
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Put chicken pieces in a big bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix so every piece is covered.
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Mix up lemon pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and Italian herbs in a small bowl.
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Heat the oven to 200°C top/bottom. Line your baking tray with baking paper or lightly grease it.
# Extra Information:
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Want your chicken extra juicy? Halfway through baking, spoon some of those tasty pan juices over the meat.