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Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

These Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts are so tender and juicy, and you'll want to spoon that delicious pan sauce over EVERYTHING. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 2534 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total) $6.79
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning $0.30
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth $0.07
  • 1 Tbsp butter $0.14
  • 1 tsp lemon juice $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) $0.10
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Use a sharp knife to carefully fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces (or use thin-cut chicken breasts).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute.
  5. 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).
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2534

% 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.