Simple Lemon Pepper Chicken
This lemon pepper chicken is easy to make with one pan. Seasoned chicken is simmered in a simple pan sauce loaded with fresh lemon flavor.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with the lemon pepper and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook the pieces on both sides for four to five minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic. Cook the garlic for about 30 seconds to a minute before adding the chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the pan as you add the broth.
- Add the butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir until the butter is melted, then return the chicken breasts to the pan.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce, spooning the sauce over the top of them for one to two minutes or until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce has thickened a bit.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with lemon slices, if using.
Notes
You can also use the same amount of boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe.
Leftover lemon pepper chicken will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. You can reheat the sauce and chicken on the stove or in the microwave. The leftover chicken is also great cold - slice it up and use it to make sandwiches or toss it in a salad lunch.
You can freeze the chicken and sauce, too. Cool them to room temperature and store them in a freezer-safe container for three months. Thaw the chicken and sauce in the refrigerator for the best reheating.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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