LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN | The Easiest 15-Minute Dinner Recipe!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt on the chicken and rub it in on both sides.

Zest and juice one lemon.

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth and the juice from the lemon to the pan, stirring to deglaze.

Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.

Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, drizzled with the lemony garlic butter sauce and garnished with lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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