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Three tender lemon herb chicken breasts in a light sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon slices, perfect for busy weeknights.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets

This recipe offers a quick and healthy way to prepare flavorful lemon pepper chicken cutlets, perfect for busy weeknights. It emphasizes simple steps and readily available ingredients to create a delicious meal with minimal fuss.
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
  • Small bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Wire rack
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Platter

Method
 

  1. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 4 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning with salt. In a shallow dish, place the flour. Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with the spice mixture, then dredge them in flour, shaking off excess. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add chicken cutlets in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes without moving. Flip and cook for another 2.5 to 3 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken to a platter.
  4. Discard fat from the skillet. Return skillet to medium heat and add remaining butter. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken stock and lemon juice to the skillet. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with remaining lemon pepper seasoning and salt to taste.
  6. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet. Turn to coat in the sauce. Turn off the heat and let the residual heat warm the chicken. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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