Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe – Juicy, flavorful chicken seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic and topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese – an easy, mouthwatering dinner ready in no time! Perfect for busy nights and bursting with bold, zesty flavor. A new family favorite!
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This Lemon Pepper Chicken is a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors that make every bite unforgettable. Chicken seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning and topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s bursting with bold, comforting flavors, making it a go-to for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken
This dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and reserve two tablespoons of bacon grease.
Season chicken breast cutlets with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder on both sides. Heat bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Top the chicken with the cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use any chicken that you prefer – boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenders.
- Substitute turkey bacon for lower calories.
- Is Lemon Pepper Chicken low-carb? Yes. All of the ingredients in this recipe are low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.
- Season the chicken with a splash of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for extra lemon flavor.
- I melt the cheese on the chicken directly on the stovetop. You can transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and melt the cheese in the oven under the broiler.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat in the microwave or wrapped in foil in the oven.
- Leftovers are delicious on a toasted bun.
What to Serve with Lemon Pepper Chicken
This chicken is a weeknight staple at our house. It is so easy to make, and everyone loves it! Lemon pepper chicken is a versatile main dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides to create a balanced and flavorful meal.
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Lemon Pepper Chicken
Yield: 4 people
Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe – Juicy, flavorful chicken seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic and topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese – an easy, mouthwatering dinner ready in no time! Perfect for busy nights and bursting with bold, zesty flavor. A new family favorite!
- 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 pieces thick sliced bacon
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and reserve two tablespoons of bacon grease.
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Season chicken breast cutlets with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder on both sides. Heat bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
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Top the chicken with the cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- You can use any chicken that you prefer – boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenders.
- Substitute turkey bacon for lower calories.
- Is Lemon Pepper Chicken low-carb? Yes. All of the ingredients in this recipe are low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.
- Season the chicken with a splash of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for extra lemon flavor.
- I melt the cheese on the chicken directly on the stovetop. You can transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and melt the cheese in the oven under the broiler.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat in the microwave or wrapped in foil in the oven.
- Leftovers are delicious on a toasted bun.
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