Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Name: Lemon-Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion; 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

“This lemon pepper chicken is a favorite for days when I volunteer for area activities and don’t have much time for dinner.” —Phyl Broich-Wessling, Garner, IA

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine the green onion, lemon juice, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon-pepper and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 238 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.

“This lemon pepper chicken is a favorite for days when I volunteer for area activities and don’t have much time for dinner.” —Phyl Broich-Wessling, Garner, IA

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