Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken with Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; lemon pepper; 2 lemons; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Sauce

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Brush olive oil on both sides of the chicken.

Sprinkle lemon pepper over both sides of the chicken. Place in a 9 inch casserole dish.

Slice the lemons, and place on top of chicken, and inside the casserole dish.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes while you make the sauce

Sauce

In the same pan, melt butter over medium high heat.

Stir flour into the melted butter, cooking for 1 minute.

Whisk in the chicken stock, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add lemon juice and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Drizzle sauce over prepared chicken.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound for Even Cooking 🔨
Pound chicken breasts to uniform ½-inch thickness to ensure even cooking throughout and prevent dry edges while centers remain undercooked.
Pat Dry Before Searing 🧻
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the chicken surface before flouring—this creates a golden, crispy crust that locks in moisture and develops better flavor.
Zest Before Juicing 🍋
Always zest your lemons before juicing them, then whisk the zest directly into your sauce at the end for bright, intense citrus flavor that fresh juice alone cannot achieve.
Bloom Lemon Pepper in Fat 🫗
Toast the lemon pepper seasoning in the butter for 30 seconds before deglazing to activate its oils and enhance the peppery, citrus notes throughout the sauce.
Tent and Rest After Cooking ⏱️
Remove chicken from heat and loosely tent with foil for 5 minutes while you finish the sauce—this allows carryover cooking to reach safe internal temperature (165°F) while preserving juiciness.