How to Make The Best Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken | The Stay At Home Chef

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breasts are leaner, while bone-in thighs can be cheaper.

fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Lay 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts out into a lightly greased 9x13 pan.

Drizzle the chicken breasts with a little bit of olive oil and rub it in.

Drizzle on the juice from 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup) and rub it in as well.

Combine 3 teaspoons of lemon pepper, 2 teaspoons of dried basil, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and stir.

Sprinkle the seasoning generously over the chicken breasts and rub it in.

Flip the chicken breasts over and coat the other side with the seasoning.

Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

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