Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe - Restaurant Style at Home

Craving restaurant-quality chicken without the hefty price tag? This Lime Pepper Chicken recipe delivers succulent, flavorful chicken with a zesty kick, all made easily in your own kitchen. Forget bland, boring chicken breasts; this recipe transforms them into a vibrant, exciting dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering. The bright, citrusy lime perfectly complements the savory pepper seasoning, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.

We've perfected a simple yet effective method for achieving incredibly tender and juicy chicken, ensuring every bite is a burst of flavor. Ready to elevate your chicken game? Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions that will guide you through creating this delicious and surprisingly easy meal.

Tools Needed

  • Knife
  • Mixer/Blender
  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • Curry Chicken: 700-750 grams
  • Lemon: 1 whole
  • Salt: to taste
  • Garlic: 10 grams
  • Green Chilies: 4
  • Ginger: 1 inch piece
  • Black Pepper: 10 grams (whole), 2 tsp (powder)
  • Curd (Yogurt): 100 grams
  • Cumin Seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Red Chilies: 2
  • Oil
  • Coriander Leaves

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Marinate and Prepare the Chicken

  • Make small incisions in the chicken to allow the marinade to penetrate.
  • Marinate the chicken with lemon juice and salt for 15-20 minutes.
  • Grind garlic, green chilies, and ginger into a paste.
  • Grind black pepper separately.
Make small incisions in the chicken to allow the marinade to penetrate.Marinate the chicken with lemon juice and salt for 15-20 minutes.Grind garlic, green chilies, and ginger into a paste.Grind black pepper separately.
Marinate and Prepare the Chicken
  • Add black pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, and curd to the marinated chicken. Mix well.
Add black pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, and curd to the marinated chicken. Mix well.
Marinate and Prepare the Chicken

Step 2. Roast Spices and Cook the Chicken

  • Roast cumin seeds, whole black pepper, and red chilies in a pan until fragrant. Grind into a powder.
  • Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until well done (about 10-15 minutes over medium heat, covered).
Roast cumin seeds, whole black pepper, and red chilies in a pan until fragrant. Grind into a powder.Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until well done (about 10-15 minutes over medium heat, covered).
Roast Spices and Cook the Chicken

Step 3. Finish and Serve

  • Add the juice of half a lemon and 3-4 green chilies to the cooked chicken, reducing the liquid.
  • Stir in coriander leaves.
  • Sprinkle the roasted spice powder and add more lemon juice for serving.
Add the juice of half a lemon and 3-4 green chilies to the cooked chicken, reducing the liquid.Stir in coriander leaves.Sprinkle the roasted spice powder and add more lemon juice for serving.
Finish and Serve

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Tips

  • Marinating the chicken for longer will enhance flavor.

Nutrition

  • N/A

FAQs

1. Can I use bone-in chicken thighs instead of boneless, skinless breasts?

Yes! Bone-in, skin-on thighs will add extra flavor and juiciness. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly; they'll take longer to cook through.

2. What can I serve this lemon pepper chicken with?

This chicken pairs well with many sides! Roasted vegetables, rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad are all great options.


This Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe proves that restaurant-quality meals can be achieved at home with minimal effort. Enjoy the delicious results and the compliments that are sure to follow. Now go forth and create your own flavorful, zesty chicken masterpiece!