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Published: November 13, 2016 Last Modified: May 21, 2019 By Sara 88 Comments

Lemon Pepper Chicken

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This recipe for lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

This lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

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This recipe for lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

I’m back with another chicken recipe – because really, is there ever such a thing as too many chicken recipes?! This lemon pepper chicken recipe is on the table in 20 minutes, perfect for those nights where you need dinner on the table ASAP. You probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry to make it tonight!

One thing to take note of: all lemon pepper seasoning is not created equal. When I purchased my lemon pepper for this recipe, I read the ingredients of 4 different brands and they varied quite a bit. Some lemon pepper brands contain salt, others use citric acid instead of actual lemon peel, and some even use yellow food coloring! I recommend looking for a more natural ingredient list, to me citric acid isn’t a great substitute for real lemon peel.

This recipe for lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

This lemon pepper chicken has a light breading on it, which comes out a deep golden brown when sauteed in a little olive oil. The butter sauce is optional, but it really adds a nice finishing touch and takes just a few minutes to make. I like to serve this chicken over rice or pasta with a green veggie on the side for a complete meal.

This recipe for lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

I’ve made this lemon pepper chicken countless times over the past few months, even my kids love it! I hope your family enjoys this dinner as much as we do.

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Lemon Pepper Chicken

This recipe for lemon pepper chicken with butter sauce is a simple recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 345kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 thin cut boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Mix together the flour, lemon pepper seasoning and salt to taste. Pour the flour mixture onto a plate or into a shallow bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until done.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
  • Melt the butter in the pan, and whisk in the lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    Comments

    1. Rex says

      January 14, 2022 at 6:01 am

      I’m on keto, going to try this with crushed pork rinds! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    2. Diana Whirlow says

      February 23, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      I’ve made this couple times and its delicious 😋 is there anyway to bake it?

      Reply
      • Colette Bert says

        March 20, 2021 at 4:41 pm

        I bake mine and baste w/ sauce!

        Reply
    3. Chauncy says

      January 9, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken was amazing. Very flavorful! Came across this recipe trying to do something different for dinner. This did not disappoint!

      Reply
    4. Jocelyn says

      January 7, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      I am NO chef, so I was ecstatic to come across this quick recipe with minimal ingredients that I already had in the pantry (plus got to use up a single leftover lemon). Tasted more amazing than I imagined! Will make again!

      Reply
    5. Hope says

      October 14, 2020 at 4:38 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! My bf told me to make sure to keep this recipe.

      Reply
    6. Lorena says

      August 18, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Will definitely make again! Thank you as always!

      Reply
    7. Harriette says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding. I added some lemon pepper to the chicken before flouring as did another commenter. Definitely will make this again.

      Reply
    8. Laura says

      July 23, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      The only change I made was sprinkling some extra lemon pepper on the chicken directly before dredging it in the seasoned flour. It was so good even with bottled lemon juice instead of fresh. This will be in my regular rotation.

      Reply
    9. Jordan says

      June 13, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      Used with gluten free flour and vegan butter. It was amazing!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Elisabeth Bueno says

        June 25, 2020 at 11:55 am

        5 stars
        salt to taste? how much would that be…

        Reply
    10. Matthew Advic says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Are the macros per serving? How much approx does 1 serving weigh?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 11, 2020 at 1:23 pm

        Each serving is a 4 ounce chicken breast!

        Reply
    11. Ron says

      June 5, 2020 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Easy to make and I’m the hero of dinner.

      Reply
    12. Erin says

      May 23, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      I absolutely love this chicken! It is so easy to make and so flavorful. Thank you!

      Reply
    13. Jess says

      May 21, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never left a comment on a recipe before but this one turned out so well , thank you! Super easy to make and delicious.

      Reply
    14. Jessica says

      May 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe, simple and delicious. I’m in my first trimester of pregnancy and so picky lately haha. But this was so good! My other half enjoyed it as well!

      Reply
    15. Heidi says

      May 11, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      I never comment on blog recipes but I needed to let you know – my extremely picky 6-year-old said “I approve of this chicken” which is high praise from him. My extremely picky 37-year-old husband said it was the best chicken I’ve ever made. Thanks for the recipe. Easy to follow and delicious.

      Reply
    16. Denise Vega says

      April 30, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      What sauce is it talking about? which sauce did you add at the end?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 30, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        Are you referring to the lemon butter sauce in the recipe?

        Reply
    17. Carolyn says

      March 10, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      Such an awesome recipe. I tried it tonight and Oh boy, is it delicious.

      Reply
    18. AT in ATL says

      February 6, 2020 at 7:44 am

      A nice recipe, thank you. Can you substitute the all purpose flour with either bread flour or perhaps Panko bread crumbs? Also, if I want to do this ahead of time, can I store the breaded/seasoned uncooked chicken in the fridge for a few hours before cooking, or is it best to do the breading/seasoning right before cooking? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 6, 2020 at 8:45 am

        That should be fine, although storing it ahead of time could make the coating soggy as it absorbs moisture from the chicken.

        Reply
      • Jamie Matchett says

        May 6, 2020 at 10:40 am

        If you put the breaded chicken in the fridge on a rack uncovered for up to a few hours it will be fine. The fridge Actually dries uncovered meat. This is not a bad thing.

        Reply
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