Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
2534 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by filleting chicken breasts into thinner pieces, making them cook evenly and more quickly. The chicken is coated thoroughly with a mixture of all-purpose flour and lemon pepper seasoning, providing a flavorful crust when seared in hot oil. After browning on both sides, the chicken is removed from the skillet to stay warm.
A simple sauce is made by sautéing minced garlic in butter, then deglazing the pan with chicken broth to dissolve browned bits, followed by the addition of lemon juice. This pan sauce simmers to reduce slightly, becoming a light but flavorful accompaniment. The chicken is returned to the pan to coat with the sauce, infusing it with more lemon-pepper flavor and keeping it moist.
Freshly cracked black pepper and optional chopped fresh parsley add finishing touches. The dish is best served immediately, offering a balanced profile of buttery, lemony, and savory notes with tender poultry. It's suitable as a straightforward main course alongside vegetables or starches.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast $6.79, boneless, skinless, about 1.3 lbs total
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
- 1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning $0.30
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic $0.08, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth $0.07
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.14
- 1 tsp lemon juice $0.02
- 1 Tbsp parsley $0.10, chopped, fresh, optional
- 1/8 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to carefully fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces (or use thin-cut chicken breasts).
- Combine the flour and lemon pepper seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken breast pieces and then rub it in until the chicken is fully coated.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium. When the skillet and oil are very hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk to dissolve all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the lemon juice and allow the sauce to simmer in the skillet for 3-5 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed (I did not add any).
- Finally, return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Allow the chicken to heat through. Season with a little freshly cracked pepper and fresh chopped parsley (optional), then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 253.4kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.53g | 1% |
| Protein | 34.45g | 69% |
| Fat | 10.43g | 16% |
| Sodium | 656.68mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 0.15g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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