Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken
Gina’s Lemon Pepper Chicken pairs tender, boneless chicken breasts with the bright, peppery flavor of lemon-pepper seasoning, plus savory onion and garlic notes. Made with simple seasonings and cooking spray, it comes together in about 35 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner or a straightforward meal when you want something flavorful without a long ingredient list.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Season the chicken on both sides with lemon-pepper seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder; transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and bake until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 229.66 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 41.19 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 9.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 2.28 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.99 mg High 38%
- Sodium 3190.33 mg High 139%
- Dietary Fiber 4.67 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 94.0 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 5.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gina's Zingy Lemon Pepper Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Garlic Powder, and Lemon Pepper. Each serving provides about 229.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Garlic Powder, Lemon Pepper, Lemon Pepper Seasoned Salmon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken healthy?
- Gina's Zingy Lemon-Pepper Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 229.66 calories and 41.19 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3190.33 mg (139% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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