Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic ((minced))
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat both sides of the chicken with the seasoning.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, reduce the heat to medium. Add the oil and swirl it around to coat the skillet.

4. 4

   Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook the first side for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until the chicken is cooked through (the temperature should reach 155-160°F).

5. 5

   Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   To make the sauce, melt the butter in the same skillet and use your spatula to scrape off any stuck-on chicken bits. Add the garlic and let it sizzle for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice, and whisk vigorously to make the sauce creamy. Remove from the heat.

7. 7

   Slice the chicken breasts and pour the sauce on top.