Perfectly Juicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325℉.

Step 2

Pat chicken breasts dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Preheat cast iron skillet on medium high heat.

Step 4

Add avocado oil to skillet and sear chicken on both sides, 2 minutes per side.

Step 5

Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and butter to skillet and place in oven for 15 minutes or until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken breast reads 165℉.

Step 6

Remove chicken from pan and place on cutting board to rest.

Step 7

While chicken is resting place skillet back on the burner on medium heat and reduce cooking liquid by half. Drizzle over chicken and enjoy!