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    Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Lemon pepper chicken, not to be confused with the amazingly tasteful lemongrass chicken, is now gluten-free, because you made it at home, using your wicked kitchen skills. There is, in fact, a bit of sorcery going on here; you will just have to taste this for yourself to believe it.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken on a blue plate.

    As the lemon-pepper sauce calls for a dollop of ghee to help hold all the ingredients together, we are here to let you know that coconut oil works well in a pinch; it tastes even more marvelous and lightens up the dish.

    This gluten-free version of lemon pepper chicken is sure to become a personal favorite, some may even call it to love at first bite. We can give thanks to the blend of almond and coconut flour for creating the perfect coating, the flavor sensation that keeps us coming back for more.

    Not to mention that your restaurant-worthy dinner is ready in less than an hour. Serve with some simple mashed potatoes, and you will make everyone around the table happy.

    Instead of using lemon wedges to surround the coated chicken while baking, we highly recommend grating an organic lemon - not only does it look beautiful, it tastes splendid, too, provided you love lemons, of course!

    But, that's why you are here - for the tangy lemon element, and for the pepper... How much black pepper you shake on, is entirely up to you; spiciness is very, very personal.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tbsp. paprika
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • Coconut oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Lemon Pepper Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. ghee, melted
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    Lemon Pepper Chicken preparation.

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
    2. Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl.
    3. In a separate shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and chili powder; season to taste.
    4. Dip the chicken into the beaten egg, then transfer to the flour mixture and coat well.
    5. Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    6. Fry the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on both sides, then transfer them to an oven-safe baking dish.
    7. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the lemon pepper sauce, except the lemon slices, and generously season with black pepper.
    8. Pour the sauce over the chicken, add half of the lemon slices around the chicken, and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
    9. Adjust the black pepper seasoning, and serve topped with fresh parsley and remaining fresh lemon slices.

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    Lemon Pepper Chicken on a blue plate.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

    One of the best things about dinner is a tantalizing portion of lemon pepper chicken on your plate, surrounded by some garlic mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus... one can only dream!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 612 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tbsp. paprika
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • Coconut oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Lemon Pepper Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 1 lemon sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. ghee melted
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl.
      1 egg
    • In a separate shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and chili powder; season to taste.
      ¾ cup almond flour, ¼ cup coconut flour, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. chili powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Dip the chicken into the beaten egg, then transfer to the flour mixture and coat well.
      4 chicken breasts
    • Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
      Coconut oil
    • Fry the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on both sides, then transfer them to an oven-safe baking dish.
    • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the lemon pepper sauce, except the lemon slices, and generously season with black pepper.
      2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, ¼ cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. ghee, Freshly ground black pepper
    • Pour the sauce over the chicken, add half of the lemon slices around the chicken, and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
      1 lemon
    • Adjust the black pepper seasoning, and serve topped with fresh parsley and remaining fresh lemon slices.
      Freshly ground black pepper

    Nutrition

    Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 62gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2614IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword chicken, lemon, paleo, pepper, recipe
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: oven, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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