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Lemon Pepper Chicken

Emily
This lemon pepper chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Perfect for weeknight dinner, parties, and more.
Enjoy it with rice, pasta, or a simplef resh salad.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $6.15 or $1.54 a serve
Course Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 serves
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 750 grams (1.50 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup (35 grams, 1.23 ounces) all purpose flour (plain flour), or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon neutral flavored oil such as vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until the chicken is well coated. Marinate for at least 5 minutes.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in flour, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium to high heat. Cook chicken until golden and crisp and cooked through. Once cooked, turn off heat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 49gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1140mgPotassium: 510mg
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