Description
This lemon pepper chicken delivers a sophisticated flavor profile that feels like a restaurant quality meal while remaining remarkably simple to prepare.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon pepper (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 pound chicken breasts (boneless skinless, halved)
2 lemons (sliced into rounds)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon parsley (fresh, choped)
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400F. In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, lemon pepper, salt, and lemon zest. Coat the chicken breasts evenly by dredging them through this mixture.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add the olive oil and sear the chicken breasts until they are golden brown on the bottom. Flip the chicken, then add the chicken broth, butter, and minced garlic to the skillet. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
3. Garnish and serve: Spoon the sauce from the skillet over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Room Temperature Chicken: Let your chicken sit out for about 10 minutes before cooking. This ensures it cooks more evenly and prevents the pan temperature from dropping too drastically when you add the meat.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: If your skillet is on the smaller side, work in batches. If the chicken is crowded, it will steam rather than sear, and you will lose that beautiful golden crust.
Internal Temperature: To ensure the chicken is perfectly juicy, use an instant-read thermometer. You are looking for an internal temperature of 165F.
Use the Right Skillet: Stainless steel or cast iron skillets are excellent choices here because they can safely transition from the high heat of the stove to the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American