Lemon Pepper Chicken is one of my favorite dishes ever. This dish has always been a favorite of people as well. Its magic lies in the ideal coupling of two flavors; on one hand, the tangy, citrus tasting lemon and on the other hand, the warm and a bit spicy-flavored black pepper. You can grill, bake or pan fry it but in any of the ways it is a very delicious dish. Some intelligent hints so that you can prepare a good recipe each and every time.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Big Flavor, Simple Ingredients This is just lemon, pepper and garlic, along with a few basics, yet the taste is amazing.
- Ready Fast & Easy- It takes around 30 minutes to prepare and it takes up busy days.
- Healthy- It contains high amounts of protein, low levels of fat, and is rich in natural tastes.
- Family-friendly – Not harsh and children as well as adults love it.
- Personalized choices can be made- Use your own personal flavor with honey, chili flakes, or herbs.
How Lemon Pepper Chicken is Enjoyed Worldwide
Lemon pepper chicken is more familiar to the U.S. and the European market, but can be paired with the global cuisines as well. In India it is used naturally in ginger, garlic and chili dishes. It perfectly blends with herbs, rosemary, thyme and oregano in Mediterranean nations. This is used more frequently with soy sauce and sesame oil, and some spices in Asian cuisine. This makes the Black pepper chicken Recipe a global friendly dish as there is potential to attract the attention of various tastes.
Everything You Need to Know About Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Lemon pepper is a seasoning made by combining dried lemon zest and cracked black peppercorns. What you get is a mix of tangy, slightly spicy and aromatic concoction that enhances the flavor of not only chicken and fish but also vegetables and even pasta. It is highly flexible and it has been used as a pantry item in most homes. It is, in fact, possible to prepare your own at home by combining crushed black pepper with freshly grated lemon zest and drying in a low oven or in the dehydrator.
Key Ingredients for This Dish
The lemony and somewhat spicy lemon pepper chicken is prepared with tender boiled chicken and rich and creamy sauce. It can as well be made into a soup with some modifications in the water amount and duration of cooking.
Ingredients on lemon pepper chicken
For Boiled Chicken
- Boneless chicken – 750 g (cut into small pieces)
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp
- Black pepper – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Red chilli flakes – 1 tsp
- Water – 2 to 3 cups (enough to boil chicken)
For Sauce
- Butter – 1 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
- Milk – ½ cup
- Salt – ¼ tsp (adjust to taste)
- Crushed black pepper – ½ tsp
- Green chilli sauce – 1 tsp
- Red chilli sauce – 1 tsp
- Lemon juice – ½ lemon
- Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish
Instructions for making this dish
Step 1: Cooking the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken in a pressure cooker. Put in sufficient water to cover the chicken and cook over a few whistles till tender.
Step 2: Sauce & Mix: Take a pan and add butter, add ginger-garlic paste and roast it for a few seconds. Stir-fry in a couple of seconds. Then ingredient milk, a pinch of salt, black pepper, green chilli sauce and red chilli sauce should be added. Simmer it, and put in some cooked chicken (with or without broth). Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and boil in a combination. It is garnished with coriander, and is served hot with rice or bread or even with warm soup.
Add your own twist on this dish
- Creamy: to make it creamy you can use fresh cream or Greek yogurt.
- Spicy: Spice it up using either cayenne or chili flakes, in order to add some spice and blow of flavour.
- Pasta: stir in some pasta and lemon-butter sauce and have a satisfying meal.
Do You Have To Store Reheat Lemon Pepper Chicken?
Absolutely! The recipe is awesome both as a leftover and as a planned meal.
- Refrigerator: in a closed box for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze up to 1 month. Reheat the microwave or in a splash of broth or milk to keep dry.
- Kitchen Help: Serve the sauce and chicken separately because the chicken will become soggy. This is most appetizing when mixed immediately before eating.
- Reheating Tip: I always reheat the chicken over low flame keeping the pan covered and locks the moisture to keep the chicken juicy
Why It’s Good for You in this dish
- Lemon pepper chicken Recipe may be a healthy meal depending on how it is cooked with lean cuts and little oil.
- Very good protein concentration as a recovery nutrient and appetite source.
- Free of carbohydrates particularly when eaten with vegetables or salad.
- Lemon antioxidants and black pepper antioxidants that facilitate immune function.
Choose Your Cooking Style: Grilled, Baked, or Fried?
The good thing though with lemon pepper chicken is that it can be cooked in virtually any way. The different techniques expose varying color and thickness of flavor
- Grilled Lemon Pepper chicken: Blackened, smoky chicken, ideal summer barbeque.
- Baked Lemon pepper chicken: Easy and very juicy; easy to make large amounts and freeze.
- Pan-Fried Lemon Pepper Chicken: Fast, golden outside, juicy center–this is great weeknight chicken.
- Air Fryer Option: Give oil a light spray and cook until crispy.
- The cooking method can be alternatively changed depending on your lifestyle or what you prefer eating. Regardless of the method of cooking, the taste is very assertive and fresh.
Tips to make it delicious this dish
- Lemon zest and lemon juice are important, make sure it is fresh.
- To make sure it stays juicy, do not overcook the chicken black pepper instead use a thermometer.
- Allow it to sit several minutes after being cooked in order to trap moisture.
- Accomplish it sensibly by pairing it with roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli or a fresh green salad.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
Cuisine: Fusion
Category: Main Course
Method: Pressure Cooking + Pan Cooking
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes