Lemon Pepper Chicken
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(26)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 chicken breasts (~250 - 300g / 8 - 10oz each)
- 2 lemons (Note 1)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper (adjust to taste) (Note 2)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or sub with onion powder) (Note 3)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (, for garnish)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut the chicken in half horizontally to make 2 steaks. Optional: pound to make them even thickness around 1cm / 2/5" thick (I do this).
Step 2
Zest the lemons to make 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp lemon zest. Avoid grating too much of the white part - it's bitter.
Step 3
Place zest into bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and mix to combine. Add chicken and use your hands to slather oil mixture onto chicken.
Step 4
Mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
Step 5
Dip chicken into flour mixture, shaking to remove excess.
Step 6
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
Step 7
Optional: Slice zested lemon and cook the slices, like pictured.
Step 8
Serve chicken, garnished with fresh parsley if using.
Step 9
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