Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe, a simple yet impressive dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. The crispy chicken cutlets are coated in a delightful blend of zesty lemon oil and aromatic black pepper, making them a perfect centerpiece for any meal. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or hosting friends for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress. Pair the chicken with fresh vegetables, a light salad, or fluffy rice to create a well-balanced meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Zest of 3 lemons
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil and lemon zest; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, panko bread crumbs, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, dried parsley, and paprika.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat each chicken cutlet with lemon oil and dredge in the breading mixture.
- Cook cutlets for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown; add lemon slices during the last few minutes.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg