Description
This quick and zesty lemon pepper chicken recipe features thin-cut chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and finished in a light lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half to create 4 thin cutlets)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley and lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally for thinner cutlets. Mix flour, lemon pepper, and salt. Dredge chicken in the mixture.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer 1–2 minutes and stir in lemon zest.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Pair with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
Use cornstarch instead of flour for a gluten-free version. For extra brightness, serve with additional lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon pepper chicken, quick dinner, 15-minute recipe, weeknight chicken, lemon garlic chicken