Lemon Pepper Chicken
A simple and flavorful lemon pepper chicken dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and lemon slices to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, reduce heat, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use fresh lemon pepper seasoning for the best taste.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg