Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl
If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful meal that feels both light and satisfying, this Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl is it! Juicy chicken is coated in zesty lemon and freshly cracked black pepper, then served over a hearty bowl of rice with your favorite veggies. It’s the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and comforting—all coming together in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or whipping up dinner after a busy day, this bowl is simple, refreshing, and guaranteed to brighten up your table!
Should I use fresh or bottled lemon juice?
Fresh lemon juice is always the winner if you have it on hand—it’s brighter, more aromatic, and really makes the chicken pop with fresh citrus flavor. That said, bottled lemon juice works just fine for busy weeknights (and I use it too when I’m short on time!). Just make sure to adjust the amount to your taste since bottled lemon juice can sometimes be a little more concentrated or sharp.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless Chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Corn starch
- 1/4 stalk Green onion, diced
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (fresh or bottled, adjust to taste)
Optional:
- 1 Egg
Step by step instructions
- Prepare the chicken.
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into 2 inch bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl. - Marinate the chicken.
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat each piece evenly. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes or as long as your schedule allows. - Pan-sear the chicken.
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes. Then cover with lid and cook for 3 minutes. - Add the lemon flavor.
Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle in fresh lemon juice and diced green onions. Toss well to coat and let it cook for another 30 seconds to soak up the flavor. - Serve and enjoy.
Spoon the lemon pepper chicken over a hot bowl of rice, serve with vegetables. Optional, top with an onsen egg. Enjoy!
Lemon Pepper Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 boneless Chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Corn starch
- 1/4 stalk Green onion, diced
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
Optional
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless chicken thighs into 2 inch bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken: Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat each piece evenly. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes or as long as your schedule allows.
- Pan-sear the chicken: Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes. Then cover with lid and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon flavor: Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle in fresh lemon juice and diced green onions. Toss well to coat and let it cook for another 30 seconds to soak up the flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the lemon pepper chicken over a hot bowl of rice, serve with vegetables. Optional, top with an onsen egg. Enjoy!