Hello there– There are a few reasons I love this chicken:
#1. It’s delectable.
#2. It’s pretty on your plate with steamed broccoli and a chunk of crusty bread.
#3. I can put it on the table in about 30 minutes.
#4. Luckily, I had all the ingredients in the kitchen (no trip to the market)
#5. I get to pass the recipe on to you…
LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
2 medium chicken breasts
2 tab. olive oil
garlic salt
freshly ground pepper
1 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
dash of red pepper
2 tab. lemon juice (1 small lemon)
1/3 cup red onion, chopped fine
lemon slices for garnish
Filet the chicken breasts slicing them horizontally to make 4 flat servings. Liberally sprinkle both sides with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and then drop in the chicken. Cook on high heat just 2 or 3 minutes on each side until the chicken is well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a container with a tight fitting lid, shake together the chicken broth, garlic, red pepper, lemon juice and cornstarch until it is well blended. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In the skillet, saute the red onion a couple minutes until it turns tender (add a splash of oil if the pan seems dry). Then pour in the chicken broth mixture and stir 3 or 4 minutes until it thickens.
Nestle the chicken back into the sauce (or put them both in a baking dish if your skillet is not oven proof)– and cook the chicken 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender, in a 350 degree oven.
While that’s cooking, slice your remaining lemon and brown it in the pan juices in the skillet for a couple minutes.
When the chicken comes out of the oven, serve it up on a platter, grind on a bit more black pepper and add the lemon slices as garnish. Serve any extra sauce on the side. Delish!
I ❤ lemon pepper chicken and this looks like a good recipe. I enjoyed your five reasons for sharing this delicious addition to your recipes!
Hey Marcia– thanks!!
Yum!!! This looks fantastic, Rhonda. I really love browning the lemon, makes it so sweet and tasty. I love your recipes. So fun. 🙂 Have a great rest of your week and smiles my friend. xo ~~Debbie
thanks Debbie– You’re in Brooklyn??! Hope it’s the best time there! xox
Chicken with lemon is the best! I love your flavors, the chicken looks amazing!
Thanks Antonia– Loved your Mothers Day post!! Hope you have a wonderful day with your beautiful kids!! xox
Thank you and I hope yours was wonderful too!
Yummmm and so so pretty.
Rhonda, I am absolutely drooling on this. Chicken with lemon is always a great go. Thanks for this share.
Agree Sumith– I really love lemon and chicken together! Fun to hear from you!!
Hi Rhonda – I like any recipe that can be whipped up in 30 minutes and requires no special ingredients. Doncha feel like something all you do is run to the grocery store?? Gah! Anyhow, I wish you the loveliest of Mother’s Days! -Kat
Oh gosh Kat!! You hit it on the head! I used to make a detailed list and shop for our whole week– done. But now with no kids in the house, I just cook by the seat of my pants and am at the market 4 time a week! It’s a problem! Happy Mothers Day right back to you friend!! xo
What a gorgeous recipe, Rhonda! It’s on my list now!
thanks Mollie– hope you like it… xo
Yum! 💕 Every time I visit here you have the most delish amazing recipes that seem so easy to make. I love that! And this sounds like another one. Thanks Rhonda. 🙂 xo
Thanks Miriam– Love your last singing post! xox