Lemon Pepper Chicken
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Pepper Chicken
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Made with tender chicken breasts that are coated in a peppery spice blend, then chicken is pan seared, and last it's finished rich butter and a refreshing pop of fresh lemon to coat it. Simple but absolutely delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 (11 - 12 oz each) chicken breasts, each sliced in half through the thickness to create two thinner portions
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp Salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp sugar (optional)
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and sugar. Evenly sprinkle and press mixture over both sides of chicken.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter with olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Tilt pan to evenly coat with butter mixture then add chicken.
- Let chicken cook until golden brown on bottom, about 5 minutes.
- Flip pieces then let chicken continue to cook until cooked through in center. It should reach 165 degrees in center, about 5 minutes longer. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter in with chicken just near the end of cooking.
- Remove from heat pour lemon juice into skillet along with lemon zest. Turn chicken pieces to coat in lemon butter mixture.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
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