Lemon Pepper Chicken
  1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four chicken cutlets of even thickness

  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt, then whisk together

  3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the chicken and rub it in with your hands

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil

  5. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken to the pan in a single layer

  6. Sauté the first side for about 5 minutes until golden brown

  7. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F

  8. Transfer the chicken to a plate

  9. Turn off the heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter to the hot pan, scraping to get up all the browned bits

  10. Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the pan

  11. Add 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning and 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley

  12. Stir everything to combine

  13. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and coat each piece in the sauce

  14. Serve the chicken with the pan sauce spooned over the top, garnished with lemon slices and fresh parsley

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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