Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe that is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a lemony, buttery sauce with a hint of garlic and pepper.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then cook chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet, simmer to reduce slightly.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by using lemon juice, olive oil, and seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can use bone-in chicken thighs, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
