5 from 165 votes
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lemon Pepper Chicken features seasoned chicken breasts seared until cooked through, then topped with a buttery lemon-garlic sauce. The dish balances bright citrus notes from lemon juice and zest with the warmth of lemon pepper seasoning, finishing with optional fresh parsley and lemon slices. This recipe provides a flavorful pan sauce that enhances the simple protein for a home-style meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the lemon pepper chicken
- 2 chicken breast large, 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 butter unsalted
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 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
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container with the sauce for 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for best results after thawing.
- Use arrowroot powder, tapioca flour, or cornstarch for gluten-free coating alternatives.
- Check lemon pepper seasoning labels for fillers; use high-quality brands for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% 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.