This dish offers a perfect balance of zesty citrus, a subtle peppery kick, and a crispy coating that makes each bite irresistible. It’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or even when you want to impress guests with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The highlight of these cutlets is the bold flavor from lemon zest and lemon pepper seasoning, paired with a crunchy breadcrumb coating. The cutlets are pan-fried to golden perfection in just a few minutes, making it a fast meal option without compromising taste.
Versatile and Family-Friendly
This dish is incredibly versatile. You can serve it with a variety of sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. We love to serve ours with a crunchy Greek salad. It’s also great for kids because of the mild, tangy flavor, and it can be customized with extra spices or Parmesan cheese for an extra twist.
Tips for Extra Crunch
For maximum crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones. They give the cutlets a light, airy crunch that contrasts beautifully with the juicy chicken. Also, don’t skip the lemon zest—it brightens up the flavor and ties everything together.
Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets are sure to become a go-to in your recipe rotation. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, they’re a perfect option for a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal any day of the week.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets
Course: DinnerDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes25
minutesIngredients
4 Chicken breast cutlets (about 500g)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally to make thinner cutlets or pound them to even thickness.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
Rub the chicken cutlets with lemon juice and press the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each cutlet. - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken cutlets to the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- During the cooking, sprinkle the lemon zest over the cutlets to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
This Lemon Pepper Chicken pairs well with crunchy Greek salad, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a light salad for a delicious and quick meal!
