Lemon Pepper Chicken
A quick and flavorful Lemon Pepper Chicken dish, celebrating the vibrant zing of fresh lemon and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Pair with a salad, rice, or mashed potatoes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for optimal juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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