Lemon Pepper Chicken
Bright and savory lemon pepper chicken with juicy, golden chicken breasts and a buttery citrus finish. An easy skillet dinner packed with fresh lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Lemon slices, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously on both sides with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on the first side. Flip and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Reduce the heat and add butter and fresh lemon juice to the skillet. Spoon the lemon butter over the chicken until well coated.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for quicker, more uniform cooking.
- Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- For the juiciest chicken, avoid cooking beyond an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
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