Copycat Cheddar's Lemon Pepper Chicken

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Copycat Cheddar's Lemon Pepper Chicken

Cheddar’s Lemon Pepper Chicken is super easy to make at home! Just a few ingredients and 30 minutes in the kitchen and you’re on your way to restaurant-quality at home!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Cheddar's Lemon Pepper Chicken Copycat Recipe, Cheddar's Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe, Lemon Pepper Chicken Cheddar's

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 276kcal

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts butterflied apart
2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning *see note
½ cup flour
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ lemon sliced into thin wedges
chopped parsley for topping, optional

Instructions

Butterfly the chicken breasts apart.
Rub them generously with lemon pepper seasoning on both sides.
Cover the chicken with plastic cling wrap and beat them with a mallet (on each side) until they’re flat. Do not skip this step, it’s important (see recipe notes).
Dredge the chicken breasts in flour.
Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat.
Sear the chicken breasts on each side for 3-5 minutes. Remove them from the pan.
Add the butter, chicken broth, and lemon wedges to the pan (don't clean the pan). Stir it around until the butter and broth are smooth.
Return the chicken to the pan.
Top with some chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

*Be aware that lemon pepper seasoning can vary in saltiness depending on brand. If you're sensitive to salt, use less. If you like things salty, use more.

Storage:

Refrigerator: You can save the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days.

Freezer: You can freeze the leftovers, wrap the chicken tightly in foil and then place it into a freezer-safe container. You can freeze it for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat it, let it thaw in the fridge and then follow the reheating instructions.

Reheating:

On the stove: To reheat the leftovers, add some broth to a pan over low heat, and then reheat the chicken on each side until it’s warmed throughout (you’ll get the best results reheating this way.

In the microwave: To reheat in the microwave, place the chicken in a microwave-safe dish, add a splash of water or broth, then reheat on high for 2-3 minutes (until it’s warmed throughout).

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