lemon pepper chicken

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

Lemon Pepper Chicken combines lemon pepper-breaded chicken in a light lemon sauce with a splash of fresh lemon juice and chicken broth. This quick and easy one-skillet chicken dinner is a refreshing family favorite.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For lemon pepper chicken

  • 2
    boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • lemon slices
  • chopped parsley or dill

How To Make lemon pepper chicken

  • 1
    In a shallow, wide bowl, combine the flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
  • 2
    Melt the butter and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken, place it on an ovenproof plate, and put it in the oven uncovered on warm while you finish the rest of the dish.
  • 3
    If there are not 2 Tbsp of fat left in the skillet, add equal amounts of butter and olive oil to make up the difference and melt it over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute, stirring frequently.
  • 4
    Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and stir to get the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet. Simmer and reduce the sauce for a few minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Add the chicken back to the skillet and warm for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley.

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