Best Classic Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipes

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN I

Lemon Pepper Chicken I image

A simple, single-serving lunch or dinner. Chicken breasts sauteed with butter, fresh lemon juice and fresh ground black pepper. That's it - and that's enough for this tasty, tangy lemony peppery dish.

Provided by LionHert65

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, divided
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Melt butter in a small skillet. Pepper the skillet with 1/2 tablespoon of the pepper, then lay the chicken breast onto the pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice onto the chicken, then season with the remaining pepper.
Saute chicken breast for about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn to the other side, squeeze lemon juice onto the other side and saute for another 5 to 7 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

ONE-PAN LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

One-Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: aspargus, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, dried oregano, lemon, parchment paper

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ lb aspargus, trimmed
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chicken breast
salt, to taste
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 lemon, half for the juice, half for slices
parchment paper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place asparagus into mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Tear off a sheet of parchment paper, large enough to fold into a packet.
Place asparagus and chicken breast on top of parchment paper. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice. Garnish with 2-3 lemon slices.
Fold the edges of the parchment paper widthwise 2-3 times then twist the ends until fully closed.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 1 gram