Express Lemon Pepper Chicken (Printable View)

Bright zest and bold pepper bring quick, delicious flavor to tender chicken. Ready in minutes for effortless meals.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
04 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry using paper towels.
02 - Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
03 - Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - In the last minute of cooking, drizzle lemon juice over the chicken breasts.
06 - Transfer chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just fifteen minutes so perfect for busy nights
  • Uses only simple everyday pantry ingredients
  • Packed with fresh lemon flavor that cuts through routine chicken dishes
  • Comes together in one pan for easy cleanup
02 -
  • High in protein and surprisingly low in fat
  • Completely customizable to whatever sides or vegetables you have on hand
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry so it browns not steams
  • Always zest before you juice the lemon for maximum flavor
  • If your breasts are very thick pound them to even thickness for best results
  • A sprinkle of extra black pepper right before serving sharpens the flavor and makes every bite pop
  • Do not skip resting the chicken before slicing or you will lose all those delicious juices
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