Lemon Pepper Chicken

Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp butter; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 cloves garlic, minced

4 servings10 min prep20 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Lemon Pepper Chicken

Story updated September 18, 2026

Lemon pepper seasoning became commercially popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, and pairing it with chicken reflects simple American home cooking traditions that favor bright, straightforward flavor combinations for an easy weeknight protein.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165°F.
3Remove the chicken and set aside, then lower the heat and melt the butter in the same skillet.
4Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the lemon zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits.
5Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve immediately.

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