The brightness of lemon and the savory flavor of chicken marry to make a meal that makes you feel as sunny as it tastes. 5-Ingredient Breaded Lemon Chicken makes enjoying this amazing combination as simple as possible, requiring only 5 ingredients and half an hour or less. 5-Ingredient Breaded Lemon Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something that tastes indulgent without the effort. Pair with your favorite vegetable or pasta for the perfect dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- vegetable oil, for pan-frying
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- lemon pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Slice the breasts in half, resulting in 4 thin chicken pieces.
Step 2 –Place a foot of plastic wrap on the counter and lay the chicken on top.
Step 3 –Cover the chicken with an additional piece of plastic wrap.
Step 4 –Pound the meat until the breasts are about 1/4-inch thick.
Step 5 –In a large pan, heat 1/4-inch of the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Step 6 –Squeeze the lemon juice into a shallow bowl.
Step 7 –In another shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Step 8 –Place each piece of the chicken in the lemon juice and allow it to sit for at least 2 minutes, flipping it halfway through its soak.
Step 9 –Prepare the chicken by allowing each piece to sit in the lemon juice for 2 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
Step 10 –Thoroughly coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs until each piece of chicken is fully breaded.
Step 11 –Working in batches, fry the breaded chicken breasts in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, reading 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 12 –Sprinkle the chicken with the lemon pepper and serve.
