Description
Discover the vibrant and zesty flavors of our Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe, designed to delight your taste buds in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy dish features crispy chicken cutlets coated in a tantalizing blend of lemon oil and black pepper, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Pair it with fresh vegetables, a light salad, or fluffy rice to create a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike. With its impressive presentation and delicious profile, this Lemon Pepper Chicken is bound to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil and lemon zest; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, dried parsley, and paprika.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in the lemon oil mixture followed by the breading mix.
- Cook cutlets in the skillet for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add thinly sliced lemons during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
- 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 (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg