Lemon Pepper Chicken I

A squeeze of lemon juice and healthy dose of black pepper are all it takes to impart a little gusto to chicken sauteed in butter.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small skillet. Pepper the skillet with 1/2 tablespoon of the pepper, then lay the chicken breast onto the pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice onto the chicken, then season with the remaining pepper.

Step 2

Saute chicken breast for about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn to the other side, squeeze lemon juice onto the other side and saute for another 5 to 7 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear).