Lemon Pepper Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken highlights simple ingredients crafted into a pan-cooked entrée. The halved chicken breasts are first seasoned and seared in a mixture of butter and olive oil, producing a golden crust while locking in moisture. The cooking process involves careful temperature control to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature without drying out.
After removing the chicken from the pan, a sauce is prepared by sautéing garlic in butter, then deglazing with chicken stock and lemon juice. The addition of flour creates a gently thickened sauce that clings to the chicken when returned to the skillet for basting. The blend of butter, lemon, garlic, and pepper creates a savory and citrus-forward flavor profile that lifts the meat’s natural taste.
This preparation pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice, as the sauce can serve as a flavorful finishing touch. Its moderate seasoning and cooking technique make it approachable for a variety of dinners or casual meals.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, salted
- 2 chicken breast halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Halve chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or large saute pan to medium-high and melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add seasoned chicken to the pan. Cook chicken for 4 minutes on one side and 4-5 minutes on the other, turning the heat down to medium until the internal temperature of then chicken reaches at least 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add final 2 tablespoons of butter and garlic and saute. Add chicken stock and lemon juice to the pan to deglaze the pan.
- Whisk in flour and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Add sliced lemon to the pan, if preferred.
- Return chicken to the pan and baste with sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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