Lemon Pepper Chicken I

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

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).
Lemon Pepper Chicken I
Lemon Pepper Chicken I
Lemon Pepper Chicken I
Lemon Pepper Chicken I

Ingredients

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

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