This lemon pepper chicken recipe is perfectly paired with our garlic butter pasta and a side of roasted asparagus or roasted broccoli. To make it, chicken breasts are lightly tossed in flour and our homemade lemon pepper seasoning then pan-fried until golden and crispy. We use the same pan to make the creamy lemon pepper sauce with just a handful of real ingredients. It’s quick to make and clean-up is a breeze! Try our homemade lemon pepper seasoning, or use store-bought. Store-bought lemon pepper blends may contain other potentially unwanted ingredients, so be sure to check the label.
All-purpose flour – to coat the chicken, giving it a nice crispy exterior when cooked. Lemon pepper seasoning – we use our homemade lemon pepper seasoning in this recipe, which has both salt and garlic. If the blend you are using does not, you’ll want to season the sauce to taste. Chicken breasts – look for boneless skinless chicken breasts that are relatively even in size. Thighs will also work, just make sure they are boneless and skinless. Olive oil – for frying.
Butter Garlic Lemon pepper seasoning – use our homemade lemon pepper seasoning, or store-bought will work, too! Chicken stock Whipping cream – just a half cup of whipping cream makes the sauce extra creamy. Lemon juice – ideally fresh lemon juice, for adding a pop of bright lemon flavor at the end.
Add some Italian seasoning for more herbaceous flavor. Get your daily dose of greens by adding a few handfuls of spinach to the sauce. Add it when the sauce is finished, it will wilt with the heat in less than 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of green color. Parsley also helps bring out the other flavors of the dish. To make this dish completely gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour to coat the chicken breasts.
Tasty pasta dishes that go really well with this chicken: garlic butter pasta and lemon butter orzo. Or try one of these rice dishes: fail-proof risotto or garlic butter rice. And for a vegetable, try one of these sides: sautéed asparagus with garlic and parmesan or roasted broccoli salad
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