Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish with tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. This recipe combines the brightness of lemon with the boldness of lemon pepper seasoning, resulting in a mouthwatering meal that pairs well with your favorite sides. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish can be ready in just under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- For the lemon pepper chicken:
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2 large chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
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1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or flour of choice)
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1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- For the sauce:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
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¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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Optional: garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices
Instructions
Cut the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces.
Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine arrowroot powder (or flour), lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
Season the chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken and press it in with your hands to coat the chicken thoroughly.
Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 160-165°F. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
Make the sauce: In the same pan, add the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice, and reduce the sauce for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Finish and serve: Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over it, and garnish with lemon zest. Optionally, add freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices for extra flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
