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November 13, 2016 By Sara 85 Comments

Lemon Pepper Chicken

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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
Keyword lemon pepper chicken
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

Filed Under: Dinner, Featured Recipes, Quick & Easy Dinners Tagged With: Chicken, Lemon, Pepper

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Comments

  1. Sheila Hudson says

    January 31, 2020 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious. I sprinkled lemon pepper on the chicken before cooking. This recipe paired well with Knorr Pasta Sides/Butter and Herb.

    Reply
  2. Allen Sullivan says

    January 26, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Has anyone tried this with pasta noodles?

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    January 19, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    January 19, 2020 at 10:47 am

    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

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 19, 2020 at 11:41 am

      You can use other herbs or just omit it!

      Reply
  5. Jan says

    December 31, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Very delis

    Reply
  6. Melanie J. says

    December 2, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was a smash hit in my home! My family loved it

    Reply
  7. Jocelyn H says

    November 9, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  8. Lynnette says

    October 31, 2019 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    Made this twice in a weeks time. Full of flavor. Fresh lemon really brightens the chicken.

    Reply
  9. Jeanette says

    October 7, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Can I use Almond flour

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 7, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      I’ve never tried it but I think it could work.

      Reply
  10. Vareena says

    October 4, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    Hi I don’t have lemon pepper seasoning, what can I use?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 5, 2019 at 8:51 am

      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.

      Reply
  11. Neela says

    October 4, 2019 at 11:03 am

    What brand of lemon pepper seasoning do you use?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 5, 2019 at 8:54 am

      McCormick!

      Reply
  12. Kasie says

    July 28, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Do u make them both in same pan????? Clean after the chicken????

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:33 am

      Yes you can use the same pan!

      Reply
      • Chrisbarefoot says

        October 17, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Can I use drumettes

        Reply
        • Sara says

          October 18, 2019 at 9:16 am

          That should be fine!

          Reply
  13. Audriana Saddler says

    July 11, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    Can you do this with thick chicken breast as well?!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 12, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      You can, it’ll just take longer to cook!

      Reply
  14. DeAnna says

    May 28, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    My boyfriend and I tried this last night and it was soo good! Will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
  15. Lesley Thomas says

    April 15, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      April 15, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      I have tons of chicken recipes, here’s a selection! https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/tag/chicken/

      Reply
  16. Lexi says

    March 31, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Can I use all butter if I do not have any oils to use ??

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 31, 2019 at 7:59 pm

      Yes that will work!

      Reply
  17. Polly Elliott says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 20, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      So glad you liked it, thank you for reporting back!

      Reply
  18. Natasha says

    January 22, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Can you use cooking oil instead of olive oil?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      Yes that’s fine!

      Reply
      • Lexi says

        March 31, 2019 at 3:39 pm

        What about butter ?? For it all if I don’t have cooking oil or any oil but vegetable oil

        Reply
  19. Crissy says

    November 5, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    This dish was so simple and delicious! Tons of flavor, and the flour helped keep the chicken tender! Will make again!

    Reply
  20. Kristen says

    August 3, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Could you make this without the flour? For health purposes?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 3, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      Yes you can omit the breading and simply sear the chicken.

      Reply
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