Ingredients for - Lemon-Pepper Chicken
How to cook deliciously - Lemon-Pepper Chicken
1. Stage
In a shallow dish (like a pie plate), combine the all-purpose flour, lemon-pepper seasoning and salt. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts in the flour mixture and shake off any excess flour. Editor’s Tip: Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel before dredging it to help the flour stick.
2. Stage
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken until it's browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, five to six minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep it warm. Editor’s Tip: Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook the chicken in batches.
3. Stage
Add the butter and garlic to the same skillet you used to cook the chicken and cook for one minute longer. Whisk in the chicken broth and lemon juice and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, five to six minutes. Editor’s Tip: Scrape any brown bits (aka the fond) from the bottom of the pan when you add the liquids. These flavor-packed morsels will make your pan sauce extra savory.
4. Stage
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is heated through, one to two minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and coarsely ground black pepper before serving. Editor’s Tip: No fresh parsley on hand? Dried parsley works in a pinch. Substitute one teaspoon of dried parsley for every one tablespoon of fresh parsley.
