Intro: Chicken Breast With Lemon!!!

Super tasty dish, especially if you go heavy on fresh lemon juice and zest!

STEP 1: INGREDIENTS:

1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 ½ tbsp. lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp. salt
2 lemons, divided
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp. butter
2 - 3 cloves garlic, chopped

STEP 2: DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400°, or a convection oven to 375°.

STEP 3:

Slice 1 lemon into thin rounds (don’t forget to remove seeds). Set aside.
Zest the second lemon completely.

STEP 4:

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, using a rolling pin or mallet (using the flat side of mallet).

STEP 5:

In a food storage bag, combine flour, lemon pepper, salt, and zest of one lemon. Add chicken breasts (one at a time) in the flour mixture, to fully coat.

STEP 6:

In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil.

STEP 7:

Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken breasts and cook until golden. Then place browned chicken in a baking dish.

STEP 8:

To the same skillet, add the chicken broth, butter, garlic and lemon slices, heat to melt the butter.

STEP 9:

Pour the lemon sauce evenly over chicken pieces.

STEP 10:

Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° F and the sauce has reduced slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.

STEP 11:

Spoon sauce on top of chicken and sprinkle with alittle salt before serving. I hope you enjoy!!