Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total) ($6.79)

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.02)

1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning ($0.30)

1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)

1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)

1/2 cup chicken broth ($0.07)

1 Tbsp butter ($0.14)

1 tsp lemon juice ($0.02)

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) ($0.10)

1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

Directions

Use a sharp knife to carefully fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces (or use thin-cut chicken breasts).

Combine the flour and lemon pepper seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken breast pieces and then rub it in until the chicken is fully coated.

Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium. When the skillet and oil are very hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.

Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute.

Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk to dissolve all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the lemon juice and allow the sauce to simmer in the skillet for 3-5 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed (I did not add any).

Finally, return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Allow the chicken to heat through. Season with a little freshly cracked pepper and fresh chopped parsley (optional), then serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 253.4 kcal
• Total Fat: 10.43 g
• Sodium: 656.68 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3.53 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.15 g
• Protein: 34.45 g