Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Are you in a chicken rut? Cooking the same ol’ boring chicken breast week after week? Yeah, then you need to try this Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken ASAP. It’s savory, tart, and peppery, and has a delicious pan sauce that you’ll want to spoon over your entire plate! This one is so quick and flavorful, I know it’s going to go into your regular rotation. 😉

This quick skillet cooking method requires thin chicken pieces that cook quickly, like boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into thinner pieces), chicken tenders, thin-cut chicken breast, or chicken thighs. This method is not suitable for bone-in chicken.

Nope! While I did garnish this dish with some fresh lemon slices (I had those leftover from another dish), you actually don’t need fresh lemon to make this lemon pepper chicken! Most of the lemon flavor comes from the potent lemon pepper seasoning. The small amount of lemon juice added to the pan sauce can be bottled.

The lemon pepper seasoning I used to flavor this recipe is a mix of lemon zest, pepper, citric acid, and salt. Most major spice brands in the U.S. as well as many major generic store brands make their own lemon pepper seasoning, so it should be easy to find in just about any grocery store in the U.S. If you can’t find lemon pepper at your local store, there are plenty of recipes online for homemade lemon pepper seasoning.

Make sure to check if the lemon pepper seasoning you have contains salt. If it does not, you may need to add more salt to the recipe below.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

These Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts are so tender and juicy, and you’ll want to spoon that delicious pan sauce over EVERYTHING.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 253.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.53 g, Protein 34.45 g, Fat 10.43 g, Sodium 656.68 mg, Fiber 0.15 g

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total) ($6.79)
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.02)
• 1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning ($0.30)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
• 1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth ($0.07)
• 1 Tbsp butter ($0.14)
• 1 tsp lemon juice ($0.02)
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) ($0.10)
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

Instruction:

1. Use a sharp knife to carefully fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner peices (or use thin-cut chicken breasts).
2. Combine the flour and lemon pepper seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken breast pieces and then rub it in until the chicken is fully coated.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium. When the skillet and oil are very hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute.
5. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk to dissolve all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the lemon juice and allow the sauce to simmer in the skillet for 3-5 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed (I did not add any).
6. Finally, return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Allow the chicken to heat through. Season with a little freshly cracked pepper and fresh chopped parsley (optional), then serve.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

This Lemon Pepper Chicken from Delish.com will make you excited for chicken again.

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 329 Calories, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 29 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 lemons, divided
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. Chicken broth Swanson Chicken Broth
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instruction:

1. Spoon sauce on top of chicken and garnish with parsley.
2. Spoon sauce on top of chicken and garnish with parsley.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

This recipe for lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

Prep: 8min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 345 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 1000 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 thin cut boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning (or more to taste)
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• sliced lemons and parsley sprigs (optional garnish)

Instruction:

1. Mix together the flour, lemon pepper seasoning and salt to taste. Pour the flour mixture onto a plate or into a shallow bowl.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
3. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly.
4. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until done.
5. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
6. Melt the butter in the pan, and whisk in the lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
7. Place the chicken back in the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
8. Sprinkle with parsley and serve, garnished with lemon slices and extra parsley sprigs if desired.

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