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4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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½ teaspoon salt, plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1 teaspoon cracked pepper
Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken
Looking for a quick, easy dinner to add to your go-to chicken recipes collection? This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it. Chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet, then finished in the oven with lemon slices that soften and become part of the sauce, with a touch of maple syrup and butter to carry the flavor. It's so simple and delicious, you'll be making this healthy dinner again and again.
Nutrition Information
241
Calories
27g
Carbohydrates
17g
Protein
702mg
Potassium
1g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
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