Paleo Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

Juicy chicken breasts get pounded thin for even cooking, then rubbed with bright lemon zest, coarsely cracked pepper, and garlic powder before hitting a hot skillet for a deep golden sear. Once the chicken rests, sliced garlic turns fragrant in the same pan, and a splash of chicken broth and fresh lemon juice deglazes all those browned bits into a glossy, tangy pan sauce infused with fresh thyme. The chicken goes back in to soak up every drop before serving, finished with a scatter of parsley and extra lemon slices for a fresh, citrusy finish. It's simple, whole-food cooking with real ingredients you can actually pronounce, and it comes together fast enough for a weeknight dinner. This one's a genuinely solid pick for a Paleo table, no fuss required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil

For the pan sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
3 sprigs fresh thyme

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, coarsely ground black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.

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