Description
Lemon pepper chicken cutlets bring zesty Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts seasoned with tangy lemon and bold black pepper create a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 ½ to 1 ¾ pounds (680 to 794 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¾ cup (94 grams) all-purpose flour
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken stock
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup (15 grams) Italian parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by carefully slicing each breast horizontally on a clean cutting board, creating evenly thin cutlets that will cook quickly and uniformly.
- Create a flavorful coating by combining lemon pepper seasoning with flour, ensuring each chicken piece is thoroughly and generously dredged for maximum taste and crispy texture.
- Preheat a heavy skillet with a mixture of oil and butter, creating an ideal environment for achieving a golden-brown exterior while maintaining the chicken’s moisture.
- Carefully place the seasoned cutlets into the hot skillet, cooking each side until a rich, amber color develops and the meat is completely cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transform the skillet into a flavor-building platform by removing excess fat, then introducing minced garlic to release its aromatic essence.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken stock and fresh lemon juice, allowing the liquid to reduce and create a vibrant, tangy sauce that complements the crispy chicken.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling additional lemon pepper seasoning over the cutlets, enhancing the overall zesty profile and ensuring a robust, well-rounded flavor experience.
Notes
- Perfectly sliced cutlets ensure even cooking and tender texture, maximizing flavor absorption.
- Dredging in seasoned flour creates a delightful crispy exterior that locks in juicy chicken moisture.
- High-heat pan-frying generates a beautiful golden-brown crust with maximum flavor development.
- Use fresh lemon juice and high-quality lemon pepper seasoning for the most vibrant taste profile.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking to retain succulent internal juices and prevent dryness.
- Quick sauce preparation transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg