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.
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 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.
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
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.
Mary says
This was absolutely delicious! My super picky husband had seconds, and even asked me to pack him dinners for 2 days in a row to take to work. Wish we could’ve gotten the kids to try it! The prep was ridiculously simple. Only thing I did different – I marinated the chicken in a lemon/water mixture. Probably a little over 1/2 water, and the rest lemon juice. Came out sooo tender and delicious. Oh, and I didn’t have any parsley. That sauce really made it boy! I made it with rice and corn, and added the sauce to everything. So yummy! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Mary says
I don’t have any parsley. Is there anything else I can use in it’s place, or would it hurt to cut completely?
Thanks
Sara says
You can use other herbs or just omit it!
Jan says
Very delis
Melanie J. says
This recipe was a smash hit in my home! My family loved it
Jocelyn H says
This was great! I’m not the best at cooking any meat except for hamburger. And this was super easy and my family liked it a lot! It came out so moist which I’m so happy about because typically when I cook meat it always turns out dry! Lol. Thank you so much! I will definitely be making this again!
Lynnette says
Made this twice in a weeks time. Full of flavor. Fresh lemon really brightens the chicken.
Jeanette says
Can I use Almond flour
Sara says
I’ve never tried it but I think it could work.
Vareena says
Hi I don’t have lemon pepper seasoning, what can I use?
Sara says
The lemon pepper seasoning is the main flavoring agent in this recipe so there isn’t really a substitute. You could try a combination of salt, pepper and lemon zest for a similar effect.
Neela says
What brand of lemon pepper seasoning do you use?
Sara says
McCormick!
Kasie says
Do u make them both in same pan????? Clean after the chicken????
Sara says
Yes you can use the same pan!
Chrisbarefoot says
Can I use drumettes
Sara says
That should be fine!
Audriana Saddler says
Can you do this with thick chicken breast as well?!
Sara says
You can, it’ll just take longer to cook!
DeAnna says
My boyfriend and I tried this last night and it was soo good! Will definitely be making this again!
Lesley Thomas says
My family loved this dish. It was fast and easy I would make this again. Do you have anymore recipes for chicken, I would like to try something different.
Sara says
I have tons of chicken recipes, here’s a selection! https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/tag/chicken/
Lexi says
Can I use all butter if I do not have any oils to use ??
Sara says
Yes that will work!
Polly Elliott says
I had to find a quick “plan B” recipe and this was it! My husband and I both really liked it! I am cutting carbs anywhere I can so in place of the regular flour I used Coconut flour. We will have this again as a “plan A” recipe and I’ll double the butter lemon sauce next time. Thanks!!
Sara says
So glad you liked it, thank you for reporting back!
Natasha says
Can you use cooking oil instead of olive oil?
Sara says
Yes that’s fine!
Lexi says
What about butter ?? For it all if I don’t have cooking oil or any oil but vegetable oil
Crissy says
This dish was so simple and delicious! Tons of flavor, and the flour helped keep the chicken tender! Will make again!
Kristen says
Could you make this without the flour? For health purposes?
Sara says
Yes you can omit the breading and simply sear the chicken.