Description
Indulge in the bright, zesty flavors of our Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe, an easy, quick dish perfect for any night of the week. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy crispy chicken cutlets coated in a delightful blend of lemon oil and black pepper. This dish not only pleases the palate but also makes for an impressive presentation at your dinner table. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables, a light salad, or fluffy rice to create a well-rounded meal that the whole family will adore. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or hosting a special gathering, this Lemon Pepper Chicken is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon oil by mixing olive oil and lemon zest in a small bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, panko bread crumbs, pepper, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and paprika.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in lemon oil and then dredge in the breading mixture.
- Cook cutlets in the skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add lemon slices during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Let the chicken rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 584mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 73mg