Zesty Lemon Herb Pan-Seared Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (cut into cutlets or pieces for pan-searing)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinade and cooking)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 0.5 tsp dried parsley
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• salt (optional, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and paprika.

2. 2

   Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the chicken mixture.

3. 3

   Mix all the ingredients together really well to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Add salt if desired, though the author suggests it may not be necessary.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

5. 5

   Prepare the remaining marinade or a fresh batch of the lemon-herb mixture to use as a finishing sauce.

6. 6

   Plate the chicken, optionally serving it with rice and broccoli.

7. 7

   Drizzle the prepared healthy sauce over the chicken as desired before serving.

Notes

The author suggests pairing this chicken with rice and Kinder's broccoli with 'liquid gold' (cheese sauce). The sauce is described as a 'healthy sauce' so feel free to be generous with the drizzle.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• healthy
• pan-seared
• low-carb
• dinner
• citrus