This honey lemon pepper chicken is so easy to make. It is delicious and you just need a few simple ingredients!
Chicken is a staple in my house but with that said, sometimes chicken breast can get a little boring. This lemon pepper honey chicken is fast, tasty, and definitely anything but boring!
This recipe uses a few simple ingredients and is so easy to make. It is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is the perfect recipe for when you are in the dreaded I don’t know what to make for dinner mood.
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Ingredients needed
For this honey lemon pepper chicken, you will need:
- Chicken breast: You will need 3-4 large boneless and skinless chicken breast for this recipe.
- Paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper: To season the chicken.
- Lemon pepper: The main seasoning for this recipe.
- Honey: To give the chicken some sweetness. The honey pairs so nicely with the other seasonings and lemon juice.
- Lemon juice: You can use fresh or bottled.
Equipment needed
You will need a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Grease your dish well.
How to make
To make this chicken, begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Next, grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Be sure to grease it well for an easier clean up.
Combine your seasonings and lemon pepper together and mix. Place your chicken breasts in the dish, then sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken evenly.
Next, combine the honey and lemon in a small bowl and whisk well. Pour over the chicken.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
How to store leftovers
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in your fridge. Leftovers will be good for four days after making.
Tips
- If your honey is crystallized let the bottle soak in warm water for a few minutes.
- Whisk the lemon and honey together well.
Other easy chicken recipes:
- Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes
- Instant Pot Lemon Rosemary Chicken
- Copycat Cheddar’s Dijon Chicken
- Italian Herb Chicken
Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken
Equipment
- 1 casserole dish (9 x 13 inch) well greased
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh or bottled
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- To make this chicken, begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Next, grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Be sure to grease it well for an easier clean up.
- Combine your seasonings and lemon pepper together and mix. Place your chicken breasts in the dish, then sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken evenly.
- Next, combine the honey and lemon in a small bowl and whisk well. Pour over the chicken.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Leslie says
I love trying new chicken recipes! This is a great one to add to my list!
Lisa A says
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe, but I’m not seeing how much lemon pepper goes into this?
“Combine your seasonings and “lemon pepper” together and mix. Place your chicken breasts in the dish, then sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken evenly.”
Audrey says
Hi Lisa, you need two teaspoons of lemon pepper.
Pam says
Makes the best, juiciest chicken!