Description
Enjoy a zesty and flavorful meal with this Red Pepper Lemon Chicken recipe. Tender chicken cooked in a tangy lemon and red pepper sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Pepper Lemon Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with spices, cook until golden brown.
- Prepare Pepper Lemon Sauce: Sauté red bell pepper, add garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Return chicken to skillet with the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Warm through, garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with peppers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
