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Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast Recipe Easy Zesty Flavor

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy lemon pepper chicken breasts with a golden crust and bright, tangy lemon flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g), pounded to even thickness
  • 1 large fresh lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound each breast to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine all-purpose flour, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest. Stir well.
  3. Lightly dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet or cast iron pan until hot but not smoking (test by flicking a bit of flour in; it should sizzle immediately).
  5. Place coated chicken breasts in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on the first side until crispy and golden.
  6. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes on the other side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. In the last minute of cooking, add butter to the pan and swirl it around the chicken. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
  8. Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.

Notes

If chicken browns too fast before cooking through, lower heat and cover loosely with foil to finish cooking. Resting chicken after cooking locks in juices. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, omit butter or use plant-based alternative. Do not overcrowd pan to maintain crispiness.

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