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lemon pepper chicken

A flavorful lemon pepper chicken made with tender chicken breasts coated in a spice blend, pan seared, and finished with lemon butter for a fresh, zesty taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.125 tsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice plus 0.5 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix flour, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and sugar in a bowl. Coat chicken with the mixture.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet, cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
  4. Add remaining butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, turning chicken to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

You can garnish with extra parsley or lemon slices for presentation.