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How To Make Cast Iron Skillet Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Deliciously tender chicken with a tangy and zesty seasoning, cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In a shallow dish, mix together flour, black pepper, and salt. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from skillet and set aside.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add chicken broth, lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Add butter to the skillet and swirl around to melt.
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Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Calories : 325kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 104mg
- Sodium : 682mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 11g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 34g
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