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A close-up of a perfectly cooked lemon pepper chicken breast

Quick way to grow your perfect Lemon Pepper Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare lemon pepper chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
Optional Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • large skillet
  • lemon zester (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season generously with lemon pepper seasoning on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Place chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet, add lemon juice and zest to the pan, stirring to deglaze, then pour over the chicken.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Adjust lemon pepper seasoning to your taste.