Delicious Lemon Pepper Vegetables Recipes

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Rub chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and cover with foil.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, carrots, and green onions to the skillet. Saute until crisp-tender, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Whisk chicken broth and flour together and pour over the vegetables in the skillet. Bring to a boil; simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream and mix well. Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Heat until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

LEMON-PEPPER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine green beans and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Stir in squash. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover and cook 30 seconds longer or until heated through; drain. Gently stir in the butter, lemon-pepper and Italian seasoning.

ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place broccoli florets, mushrooms, butternut squash, zucchini, squash, bell pepper and onion in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.* Serve immediately.

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt.
• Place chicken breasts in a gallon size resealable bag and pour marinade over chicken.
• Seal bag while pressing excess air out and rub marinade over chicken.
• Transfer to refrigerator and let rest 1 - 2 hours. If using wooden skewers soak in water at least 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees.
• Thread chicken, zucchini, squash and red onion onto skewers.
• Brush grill grates lightly with oil then place kebabs on grill.
• Grill about 5 minutes per side or until center of chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
• Season with more pepper to taste if desired and serve warm.
• Recipe source: Cooking Classy

BROILED PAPRIKA AND LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a broiler pan with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
• Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Brush with remaining olive oil until coated. Sprinkle each piece evenly on both sides with paprika, lemon-pepper, and salt. Place on the prepared broiler pan, sprinkle garlic over top, and sprinkle onions around the base of the chicken, with several smaller pieces on top.
• Cook under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook, checking often, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Place the chicken on a cutting board in front of you.
• Place your hand on the chicken and carefully cut the chicken in half, horizontally (resulting in two thin fillets).
• Season flour with salt, pepper and garlic powder (optional).
• Coat the chicken with the flour.
• Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan.
• Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Cook the lemon slices for a minute per side then remove.
• In the same pan, add another small knob of butter then add the onion and garlic.
• Saute for a few minutes then add the zucchini, asparagus and green beans.
• Season with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes then pour in the cream.
• Simmer until the sauce has reduced slightly and the vegetables are cooked.
• Add the Parmesan and lemon juice and stir in. Add the chicken and lemon slices back to the sauce and allow to heat through.
• Serve the chicken, vegetables and sauce over cooked pasta of your choice then top with fresh herbs and serve.