On busy weeknights, everyone wants an easy refreshing dinner to eat. And what is better than lemon pepper chicken. It is a simple non-fussy dish that is loaded with some delicious flavours. It is enjoyed by both adults and kids. It is perfect for a super quick dinner.
You can get this lemon pepper chicken recipe on your table within 20 minutes. And most of all you probably have all the ingredients needed, to cook it tonight, in your pantry. So, try out this recipe and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lemon pepper chicken.
| Prep Time | 8 minutes |
| Cook Time | 12 minutes |
| Passive Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 4 Boneless chicken breasts thin cut and skinless
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt: to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley chopped
Ingredients
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- Combine the flour, salt, and lemon pepper seasoning and mix them together.
- Pour this mixture into a deep bowl or onto a plate.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Dredge the breast pieces in the mixture of flour, and turn them to coat evenly.
- Once coated, place the breast piece in the pan. Cook each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until done.
- Removed the cooked chicken from the pan. Place it on a plate and cover it to keep it warm.
- In the pan, melt the butter and add lemon juice to it. Also, add the salt to taste. Whisk it together.
- When cooked spoon the lemon sauce over the chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts of Lemon Pepper Chicken
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 345
Calories from Fat: 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat :17g (26%)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)
Cholesterol: 111mg (37%)
Sodium: 1000mg (42%)
Total Carbohydrates: 11g (4%)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 36g (72%)
Note
One thing you need to consider is that all lemon pepper seasonings are not the same. They have slight variations. Some brands use salt in their lemon pepper seasoning, some use citric acid and not original lemon peel, and others use yellow food colour. So, try to use one that is more natural.
There is a light breading on this lemon pepper chicken. When sautéed in olive oil, it turns a deep golden brown. The butter sauce adds a nice finishing to it and takes only a few minutes to cook, but it is optional.
You can serve this lemon pepper chicken recipe with rice or pasta while having green vegetables on the side to complete the meal.
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