Lemon Pepper Chicken
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Lemon Pepper Chicken
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This lemon pepper chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. It's bright and tangy with a golden crust and topped with the best lemony garlic butter sauce. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
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Ingredients
For the lemon pepper chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or flour of choice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- optional: garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices
Instructions
- Cut the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, stir together the flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken, pressing it in with your hands.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then flip over and cook another 3 to 4 minutes (until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160 to 165°F). Remove to a plate.
- Make the sauce: Add the butter to the pan, and saute the garlic in the butter for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice, and reduce the sauce for a minute or two.
- Finish and serve: Add the chicken back to the pan, and spoon the sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest, and if you'd like, chopped parsley and lemon slices.
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Notes
- Storage Tips
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- To store for the week: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Make sure to save all the extra sauce left in the pan as well!
- To freeze: Store any leftovers or a second batch in the freezer! It will keep for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container
- To reheat: If frozen, thaw in the fridge the night before, then warm up in the microwave for a minute or two.
- You can use your favorite flour of choice. If you're gluten-free I recommend using arrowroot powder, tapioca flour, or cornstarch. If you're not gluten-free, you can use all-purpose flour.
- Watch the ingredient lists on store-bought lemon pepper seasonings. Some have fillers and low-quality ingredients. I'm using the Simply Organic brand (linked above in the ingredients).
- This is the instant-read thermometer I use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
218IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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