Lemon Pepper Chicken
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features the bright flavors of lemon and the warmth of cracked black pepper, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (~250 – 300g / 8 – 10 oz each)
- 2 pieces lemons Zest for the chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For marinating the chicken
- 3 tablespoons flour For coating the chicken
- 0.5 - 0.75 teaspoon salt To taste
- 2.5 teaspoons cracked black pepper Adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder Can substitute with onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken
- to taste none fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken in half horizontally to make two steaks. Optionally, pound them to an even thickness of about 1 cm (or 2/5').
- Zest the lemons to get about 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons of lemon zest. Be careful not to grate too much of the white part, as it can be bitter.
- In a bowl, combine the lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well. Add the chicken to the bowl and rub the oil mixture onto the chicken with your hands.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip the chicken into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- If desired, slice the zested lemons and cook the slices in the skillet until slightly charred.
- Serve the chicken, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon oil mixture for a few hours before cooking. Adjust the amount of cracked black pepper to your taste preference; you can make it spicier or milder depending on your liking. Consider adding some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra layer of flavor.