Lemon Pepper Chicken I

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A simple, single-serving lunch or dinner. Chicken breasts sauteed with butter, fresh lemon juice and fresh ground black pepper. That's it - and that's enough for this tasty, tangy lemony peppery dish.

Submitted by LionHert65
Updated on December 22, 2022
close up view of a pile of Lemon Pepper Chicken on a white plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, divided

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  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.

  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).

117 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 403mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.