Made with tender chicken breasts that are coated in a peppery spice blend, then chicken is pan seared, and last it's finished rich butter and a refreshing pop of fresh lemon to coat it. Simple but absolutely delicious!
Servings: 4
Prep10 minutesminutes
Cook10 minutesminutes
Ready in: 20 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2(11 - 12 oz each)chicken breasts,each sliced in half through the thickness to create two thinner portions
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and sugar. Evenly sprinkle and press mixture over both sides of chicken.
Melt 1 Tbsp butter with olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Tilt pan to evenly coat with butter mixture then add chicken.
Let chicken cook until golden brown on bottom, about 5 minutes.
Flip pieces then let chicken continue to cook until cooked through in center. It should reach 165 degrees in center, about 5 minutes longer. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter in with chicken just near the end of cooking.
Remove from heat pour lemon juice into skillet along with lemon zest. Turn chicken pieces to coat in lemon butter mixture.