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Lemon Pepper Chicken

Lemon Pepper Chicken is tender and tasty with citrus and pepper flavor. This simple but delicious chicken dish is pan fried, quick, & easy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fried Chicken Breast, Lemon Pepper Chicken, Pan Fried Chicken, Pan Seared Chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 tsp minced Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley

Instructions

  • Butterfly chicken breasts to make 4 thin servings and pound slightly to eliminate thicker sections.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, lemon pepper and salt.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dredge the chicken portions in the flour mixture on both sides.
  • Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until browned.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt and scrape loose the fond on the bottom.
  • Add minced garlic to skillet.
  • Stir in the lemon juice until blended. Add more salt, if needed.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Be sure chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 1092kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 2896mg | Potassium: 1227mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1556IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 6mg