Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that combines crispy, golden-breaded chicken cutlets with the bright flavors of lemon and black pepper. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this zesty recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With a satisfying crunch from panko bread crumbs and aromatic lemon oil, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with salads, rice, or roasted vegetables.
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
- Salt and dried parsley to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil and lemon zest to make the lemon oil.
- In another shallow dish, mix flour, panko, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and paprika for the breading.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add remaining olive oil.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in lemon oil then dredge in the breading mixture.
- Cook cutlets in the skillet for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add lemon slices during the last few minutes to caramelize.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg