Lemon Pepper Chicken
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
The recipe mixes seasoning ingredients with flour to create a flavorful coating pressed onto both sides of thin chicken breast halves. Cooking begins with sautéing in a combination of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat to achieve a golden crust. The chicken is cooked through, reaching a safe internal temperature, while additional butter is melted in the pan near the end to enrich the flavor.
Fresh lemon juice and zest are added just before removing the chicken to the plate, and the pieces are turned to coat in the lemon-butter sauce, imparting brightness and richness. The dish is finished with fresh parsley for a touch of herbaceous color and mild flavor.
This dish pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice and serves as a flavorful, approachable main course that combines savory seasoning with citrus brightness.
Ingredients
- 2 (11 - 12 oz each) chicken breast each sliced in half through the thickness to create two thinner portions
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1 tsp black pepper coarse ground
- 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 lemon juice plus 1/2 tsp lemon zest, fresh
- 1 Tbsp minced parsley fresh
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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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