Description
This Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a zesty lemon pepper flour mixture, finished with a flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs total)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Cooking
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Use a sharp knife to carefully fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces or use thin-cut chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the flour and lemon pepper seasoning. Sprinkle this mixture over both sides of the chicken pieces and rub it in thoroughly to ensure each piece is fully coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the cooked chicken and place it on a clean plate, covering it to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the butter and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and whisk the bottom of the skillet to dissolve the browned bits left from cooking the chicken. Add the lemon juice and simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced. Taste and season with salt if desired.
- Finish and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to warm through in the sauce. Finish by seasoning with freshly cracked black pepper and optional fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use thin-cut chicken breasts for faster and more even cooking.
- The sauce can be adjusted to taste by adding more lemon juice or broth if needed.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice color and fresh flavor to the dish.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding chicken to get a nice golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
