Lemon-Pepper Chicken

📝 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• 1½ tsp cracked black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Lemon slices (for serving)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the chicken — Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

2. Sear to perfection — In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

3. Add lemon flavor — Reduce heat slightly, squeeze in lemon juice, and add zest. Swirl to coat the chicken in the buttery lemon sauce.

4. Serve — Top with fresh parsley and lemon slices.