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lemon pepper chicken in serving dish with lemon slices

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Diana
Quick and flavorful, lemon pepper chicken is perfect for busy weeknight meals and elegant enough for a dinner party.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 356
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Course 30-Minute Meals, Chicken Breasts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Prepare and Dredge the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. If necessary, pound them between sheets of plastic wrap until they are all uniform in thickness. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Combine the flour and lemon pepper, and dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture, coating thoroughly.
    flour coated chicken breasts
  • Brown the Chicken: Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
    lemon pepper chicken prep
  • Make the Sauce: Add the butter to the same pan and heat over medium. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, then return the chicken to the pan. Top with the lemon slices.
    Lemon pepper chicken prep before baking.
  • Bake: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the chicken for about 10 minutes or until cooked through (165°F) and the lemon slices are lightly browned.
    baked lemon pepper chicken
  • Serve: Serve the chicken over a bed of hot cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
    Lemon pepper chicken on a bed of rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword 30 minute meals, chicken breasts, easy meals, lemon pepper chicken
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