about the recipe
Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken is a game-changer for your weeknight dinner routine. It's a perfect combination of tangy lemon, juicy chicken, and the warmth of pepper. With bold flavors that never fail to delight, this skillet chicken is the perfect way to transform a simple family meal into something extraordinary.
INGREDIENTS
– 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast pounded thin – ⅓ cup all-purpose flour – ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese – 1 teaspoon sea salt – 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – 2 tablespoons oil avocado oil or olive oil – 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth – 3 tablespoons lemon juice – 2 teaspoons lemon zest – 1 cup half and half
– Pat the chicken breast dry.
– In a shallow dish, combine the flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
– Dip the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
– Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
– Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
– Remove from the pan and tent to cover. – Add the wine or broth the skillet and deglaze the pan. – Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and half and half. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.