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Three pan-seared lemon herb chicken breasts in a skillet with lemon slices and fresh parsley, perfect for busy weeknights.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets

This recipe offers a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken cutlets are pan-fried and coated in a bright, flavorful lemon pepper sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5-1.75 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cup Italian parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Shallow dish
  • Wire rack
  • Platter
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into cutlets. Place the palm of your hand flat against the top of a whole chicken breast to keep it from sliding. With the broad side of your knife horizontal to the cutting board, cut through the chicken breast to create 2 thinner halves.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 4 teaspoons of the lemon pepper seasoning and the salt. Add the flour to a separate shallow dish. Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with the spice mixture. Dredge both sides of the seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Lay the dredged chicken on a wire rack or platter.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, swirl the pan to combine. Once the oil shimmers, lay your chicken cutlets in a single layer. Fry for 3 minutes without moving. Flip the chicken and fry until cooked through, an additional 2.5 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken to a platter.
  4. Discard the darkened fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to the stove and add the remaining butter. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds.
  5. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice. Deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the liquid to a boil and continue to boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season the sauce with the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning and salt to taste.
  6. Return the chicken breasts to the pan. Turn them to coat both sides in the sauce. Turn the stove off. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 46gFat: 17g

Notes

This recipe is a great base for a quick and healthy meal. You can serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.

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