Description
A delicious lemon pepper chicken dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound the thick end with the heel of your palm until they are even in thickness.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour and lemon pepper seasoning. Add the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Turn the chicken over, reduce the heat to medium, and let it cook for another 8–10 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock, whipping cream, and more lemon pepper seasoning—bring this mixture to a boil.
- Allow the sauce to boil for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Return the chicken to the pan, mixing it into the sauce until perfectly combined.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and flavorful way to prepare chicken.
- Pair it with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg