Lemon Pepper Chicken combines lemon pepper-breaded chicken in a light lemon sauce with a splash of fresh lemon juice and chicken broth. This quick and easy one-skillet chicken dinner is a refreshing family favorite.
Flavorful Lemon Pepper Chicken
Spice up your chicken dinner with this delicious lemon pepper chicken recipe. Learn how to make it step by step and impress your taste buds with the perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. Serve with roasted broccoli or roasted asparagus and angel hair pasta, rice, or with zoodles for a low-carb meal.
Easy Ingredients
What is Lemon Pepper Seasoning?
Lemon Pepper is a seasoning made from granulated or dried lemon zest. The lemon zest is combined with fresh cracked black pepper and sometimes with spices. The oils from the lemon zest are infused into the spices and then baked and dried. Lemon Pepper Seasoning is delicious on fish, chicken, pasta, and fresh grilled veggies.
How to make Lemon Pepper Chicken
Combine the flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt in a shallow, wide bowl. Dredge the chicken breasts into the flour mixture. Melt the butter and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Then remove the chicken, place it on an ovenproof plate, and put it in the oven uncovered on warm while you finish the rest of the dish.
If there are not a couple of tablespoons of fat left in the skillet, add equal amounts of butter and olive oil to make up the difference and melt it over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and whisk to get the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet. Simmer and reduce the sauce for a few minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the chicken back to the skillet and warm for a few minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley.
What to Serve with Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Smashed potatoes
- Green beans and potatoes
- Garden salad
- Green beans almondine
- Funeral potatoes
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- French onion soup
- Cauliflower mash
- Roasted cauliflower
- Sauteed asparagus
Beth’s recipe tips
- Use good quality lemon pepper, preferably from a spice shop, if possible.
- Chicken breasts are so big and thick these days. Cut them in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner chicken cutlets. This works best for this recipe, as the cutlets cook all through and still provide a good, healthy serving of protein.
- Chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat. You want to cook the chicken golden brown without blackening the breading.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth so the other flavors of the recipe will shine through without salt being the dominant flavor.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
To freeze, thoroughly cool the chicken and place it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices
- Chopped parsley or dill
Instructions
- In a shallow, wide bowl, combine the flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt. Dredge the chicken breasts into the flour mixture.
- Melt the butter and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken, place it on an ovenproof plate, and put it in the oven uncovered on warm while you finish the rest of the dish.
- If there are not 2 tablespoons of fat left in the skillet, add equal amounts of butter and olive oil to make up the difference and melt it over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and stir to get the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet. Simmer and reduce the sauce for a few minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and warm for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use good quality Lemon Pepper, preferably from a spice shop if at all possible.
- Chicken breasts these days are so big and thick. Cut them in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner chicken cutlets. It works out best for this recipe, so they cook all the way through, and it is still a good, healthy serving of protein.
- Chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat, as you want to cook the chicken golden brown without blackening the breading.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth so the other flavors of the recipe will shine through without salt being the dominant flavor.
- Add fresh lemon juice for maximum flavor,
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
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Tammy
This is such a delicious and comforting meal. It comes together in no time and it’s perfect for weeknights. It’s my new go-to for the family and everyone loves it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tammy! So glad that everyone liked the lemon pepper chicken.
Lisa
This lemon pepper chicken was so delicious. It was quite easy to make and the whole family enjoyed it a lot!
Michelle
As a busy mom, I’m always on the lookout for delicious yet quick and easy dinner ideas that the whole family will love, and your recipe is a real gem. The combination of zesty lemon and savory pepper is a winner, and my family couldn’t get enough of it. I even managed to sneak in some veggies by serving it with broccoli and angel hair pasta.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Michelle, I am so glad that you and your family liked the lemon pepper chicken.
Nikita
This was so delicious and easy to follow! I will make this again soon. Thanks
Jupiter
Lemon pepper is something I never see in the United Kingdom but miss it from america. Thank you so much for this recipe – it’s so easy to follow.
Ella
This was delicious ❤️! My husband made it last night and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a new favorite.😍.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ella! I am so glad that everyone loved the chicken recipe.
Karen
This lemon pepper chicken was easy and delicious. It is going on regular rotation at our house. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth.
Sally
Making lemon pepper chicken is a delightful process that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the boldness of black pepper. To start, create a flavorful coating by mixing flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt. Dredge your chicken breasts in this mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Then, in a pan, heat a mixture of butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook them until they achieve a golden brown crispiness and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees, ensuring they’re cooked through.
Cindy
So delicious with the sauce and herbs over angel hair pasta. My family is ready for me to make it again. A real winner.
Tammy
What a fabulous and delicious family meal! I love the brightness of the lemon and served over pasta adds an extra heartiness for the colder evenings. Looks delish!
Samantha
I do love the sound of this and have saved it to try it, We do love chicken and always looking for new recipes to make
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Samantha! Enjoy!!
Erik
Such a satisfying and easy dish! Can’t wait to make this again!
kim
One of my favs for sure.
Could broccoli replace the asparagus?
Tisha
There is something about lemon pepper chicken that you can never go wrong with. One pan meals are my favorite way to cook!
Beth Pierce
So true! Yes one pan meals are awesome!
Carrie
Oh love Lemon Chicken pepper chicken. Will be giving this a try! Thank you for sharing
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Carrie! I sure hope you like it!!
kim
Will definitely make this again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Kim!!