Comforting Lemon Pepper Chicken—Juicy & Full of Zesty Flavor

Bright, zesty, and comforting—this lemon pepper chicken brings sunshine to your dinner table! 🍋✨

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juice + zest)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken dry—this helps crisp the skin.
  3. Mix oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub over chicken thoroughly.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest.

Mani’s Tip ✨

Add a tiny pinch of suya spice for a bright spicy twist—so goooood! 😍🔥

Blessing of the Table ❤️

May every meal remind you that even on cloudy days,
There is still sunshine waiting to be tasted.

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