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Close-up of pan-seared chicken breasts garnished with parsley, a quick and healthy meal option.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets

This recipe makes quick and healthy lemon pepper chicken cutlets, perfect for busy weeknights. It's a nutritious and easy-to-cook meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
For Dredging
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
For Cooking
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cup Italian parsley chopped
Garnish
  • Lemon slices optional

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Wire rack
  • Platter
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into cutlets. Place the palm of your hand flat against the top of a whole chicken breast to keep it from sliding. With the broad side of your knife horizontal to the cutting board, cut through the chicken breast to create 2 thinner halves (cutlets).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 4 teaspoons of the lemon pepper seasoning and the salt. Add the flour to a separate shallow dish. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the spice mixture. Dredge both sides of the seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Lay the dredged chicken on a wire rack or platter.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, swirl the pan to combine. Once the oil shimmers, lay chicken cutlets in a single layer. Fry for 3 minutes without moving. Flip the chicken and fry until cooked through, an additional 2.5 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken to a platter.
  4. Discard the darkened fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to the stove and add the remaining butter. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice. Deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with remaining lemon pepper seasoning and salt to taste.
  5. Return the chicken breasts to the pan. Turn to coat both sides in the sauce. Turn off the stove. Allow residual heat to warm the chicken before sprinkling with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 46gFat: 17g

Notes

Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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