Low Fat Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Juicy, flavorful roasted chicken bursting with zesty lemon and peppery goodness! This healthy recipe cuts down on fat without sacrificing taste, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, perfectly roasted potatoes, and a bright, citrusy flavor – all in under 2 hours!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 339.9 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

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How to Make Low Fat Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Cut 2 lemons in half.
  3. Place one lemon half and 4 cloves of minced garlic inside the chicken cavity.
  4. Place chicken in a non-stick oven roasting pan or lightly spritz a regular pan with cooking spray.
  5. Squeeze the juice from the second lemon half over the chicken. Season generously with salt and 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning.
  6. Surround the chicken with 1.5 lbs of small red potatoes, halved or quartered if large.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  8. Squeeze juice from a third lemon half over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning and gently toss the potatoes.
  9. Return to oven for another 30 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven, squeeze juice from the last lemon half over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning and gently toss the potatoes.
  11. Return to oven for the final 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the potatoes are tender.
  12. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

16g

Carbs

14g