Lemon Pepper Chicken
A flavorful and easy lemon pepper chicken recipe perfect for a quick dinner with bright citrus notes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces thin cut boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning (or more to taste)
- salt to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Garnish
- sliced lemons and parsley sprigs sliced lemons and parsley sprigs (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Mix flour, lemon pepper, and salt; coat chicken.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture and cook 5-6 mins per side.
- Remove chicken, melt butter, add lemon juice, and season.
- Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce, garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice before cooking.