Description
Juicy chicken breasts coated in vibrant lemon pepper seasoning, pan-seared to golden perfection, and finished with a buttery lemon pan sauce. This 30-minute dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- Season both sides with 1 tbsp lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internal temp. Remove.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, then sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broth, lemon juice, and zest, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, spooning sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining lemon pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve with pan sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice 30 minutes before cooking
- Authentic lemon pepper seasoning contains no sugar (check labels)
- Pairs perfectly with roasted potatoes and asparagus
- Leftovers make excellent chicken sandwiches or salads
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg