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Lemon Pepper Chicken

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Lemon Pepper Chicken

Yield4
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min

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4 steps

  1. 1

    Pound 1½ pounds chicken breasts to an even ¾-inch thickness. Mix 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons flour; coat the chicken lightly.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken 4–5 minutes per side until the coating is golden and the thickest piece reaches 165°F. Transfer it to a plate.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add ½ cup chicken broth and the juice of 1 lemon, scraping up the browned bits; simmer 3–4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.

  4. 4

    Return the chicken for 1–2 minutes, turning to coat. Taste before adding salt because lemon pepper blends vary. Finish with lemon zest and serve with roasted vegetables or rice.

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