Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe, a quick and delicious dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy crispy chicken cutlets coated in a zesty blend of lemon oil and black pepper. Perfect for busy evenings or special gatherings, this recipe not only offers fantastic taste but also presents beautifully on the dinner table. Pair it with fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, or a light salad to create a complete meal that impresses everyone.
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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon oil by mixing olive oil and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- In another bowl, combine flour, panko bread crumbs, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and paprika.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat chicken cutlets with lemon oil and dredge in the breading mixture.
- Cook in the skillet for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add lemon slices during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg