Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
• 1.5 teaspoons salt or to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper or to taste
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder , divided
• 1 lemon , juiced

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in melted butter. Cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; cook for 2 minutes. Flip and sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon garlic powder on the second side; cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

5. 5

   Enjoy!