Description
This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty lemon pepper blend, seared to perfection, and served with a bright, tangy lemon garlic butter sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or flour of choice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Optional Garnish
- Freshly chopped parsley
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Cut the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets for even cooking.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, combine arrowroot powder, lemon pepper seasoning, and kosher salt.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, pressing the seasoning gently into the meat with your hands.
- Cook the chicken: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on one side. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers between 160 to 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Make the sauce: Add the unsalted butter to the same pan. Sauté the minced garlic in the butter for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, letting the sauce reduce for one to two minutes.
- Finish and serve: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon zest, freshly chopped parsley, and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want a fast and delicious meal.
- Arrowroot powder can be substituted with all-purpose flour or cornstarch for thickening the seasoning mix.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper internal temperature for safety and juiciness.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with extra olive oil or a plant-based butter.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 428 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg
