Easy Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

Name: Easy Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 2 lemons; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; ¼ teaspoon sugar (optional); 3 tablespoon AP flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings
4
Calories
274 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Australian

Easy Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

Carmen Warren

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These Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts are sure to be a hit if you are looking for an easy healthy dinner for the whole family. The recipe uses skinless boneless chicken breasts and a handful of pantry staples to create a simple yet fabulous meal. The chicken doesn't need to sit for hours in a marinade and because this dish can be quickly pan fried, dinner is on the table in under 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 chicken breasts
2 lemons
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon cracked black pepper - see note 1
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon sugar (optional) - see note 2
3 tablespoon AP flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil

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Instructions

Lay your chicken breast flat on the board and use a large sharp knife to cut sideways through the breast.
Continue to cut through the chicken breast, keeping the knife flat and parallel to the chopping board until you have two plump fillets.
Repeat with the second chicken breast.
Zest the lemons into a small bowl, then add the olive oil, black pepper, dried parsley and sugar (if using). Mix together.
Pour the lemon pepper mixture over the chicken and massage it into the chicken breasts.
Combine the flour and salt in a shallow bowl.
Take each chicken fillet and lightly coat it in the flour.
Place a large skillet/fry pan over a medium heat, add the oil and heat until it is starting to shimmer.
Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF/73ºC.
Remove the chicken from the pan and garnish with extra lemon zest and fresh parsley.

Notes

Try to use freshly cracked black pepper from a pepper mill or the course cracked pepper you can buy in the grocery store. if you can only find the fine powdered pepper then reduce the pepper by at least half.
The sugar is optional, I like to add it as it makes the seasoning taste more like the grocery store brands (which pleases the kids) but feel free to leave it out.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 644mg (27%) Potassium 522mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 29.9mg (33%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	274kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	644mg	27%
Potassium	522mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	35IU	1%
Vitamin C	29.9mg	33%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	7%