Skillet Lemon Pepper Chicken

Juicy and golden, these chicken breasts are seasoned with lemon pepper, seared in olive oil, and braised in a lemony, buttery broth. So flavorful, and ready in minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword chicken breasts, lemon chicken, lemon pepper

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 204kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 5 ounces each, or two larger breasts, halved crosswise, or chicken tenders or thighs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley for serving optional

Instructions

In a shallow dish, combine the flour and lemon pepper seasoning. Mix well. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Rub the seasoned flour all over the chicken, coating both sides completely.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the pan with any accumulated juices from the plate. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens. Top with parsley, if using, and serve.

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