Easy Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

Step 1

Lay your chicken breast flat on the board and use a large sharp knife to cut sideways through the breast.

Step 2

Continue to cut through the chicken breast, keeping the knife flat and parallel to the chopping board until you have two plump fillets.

Step 3

Repeat with the second chicken breast.

Step 4

Zest the lemons into a small bowl, then add the olive oil, black pepper, dried parsley and sugar (if using). Mix together.

Step 5

Pour the lemon pepper mixture over the chicken and massage it into the chicken breasts.

Step 6

Combine the flour and salt in a shallow bowl.

Step 7

Take each chicken fillet and lightly coat it in the flour.

Step 8

Place a large skillet/fry pan over a medium heat, add the oil and heat until it is starting to shimmer.

Step 9

Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF/73ºC.

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the pan and garnish with extra lemon zest and fresh parsley.