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lemon pepper chicken in serving dish with lemon slices

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Diana Rattray
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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 thinly sliced lemon
  • 1 tbsp parsley, fresh chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the flour and lemon pepper, and dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture, coating thoroughly. The chicken breasts should be uniform in thickness of about 3/4-inch. If necessary, place thicker ones between sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently.
    1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts | 1/2 cup all-purpose flour | 5 tsp lemon pepper
    flour coated chicken breasts
    • Many lemon pepper blends already contain salt. Taste your blend before seasoning the chicken. If you’re using a salt-free lemon pepper, add kosher salt to the chicken before dredging.
  • 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.
    1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    lemon pepper chicken prep
  • Add the butter to the same pan and heat over medium-low. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, then return the chicken to the pan. Top with the lemon slices.
    2 tbsp unsalted butter | 1 tsp minced garlic | 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice | 1 thinly sliced lemon
    Lemon pepper chicken prep before baking.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken breasts reach 165°F and the lemon slices are lightly browned.
    baked lemon pepper chicken
  • Garnish the chicken with parsley and serve over hot cooked rice or angel hair pasta, if desired.
    1 tbsp parsley
    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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