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Lemon Pepper Broiled Chicken

With only a handful of ingredients, this simple, yet zesty recipe is always a hit.

Tag Icon Main Course, American, Roasting & Baking, Bone-In Thighs, Drumsticks, Dinner Party, Family Friendly
PREP
10
Minutes
COOKING
40
Minutes
SERVES
8
People
CALORIES
360
Per Serving
PROTEIN
30
Grams

Ingredients

4 Sanderson Farms® Chicken Thighs

4 Sanderson Farms® Drumsticks

1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon red pepper

4 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

lemon slices

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Directions

1. Place chicken in a roasting pan and pour lemon juice over the chicken.

2. Season chicken with salt, red pepper and lemon pepper seasoning.

3. Place under the broiler and broil for 10 minutes, turning after the first 5 minutes. The skin should be browned and crisp.

4. Remove chicken from oven, place lemon slices around the chicken and cover with foil.  Place chicken back into the oven and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. If using a thermometer, it should read 180°F.

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories

360

Fat

25g

Saturated Fat

7g

Sodium

460mg

Carbohydrate

1g

Sugars

0g

Protein

30g