By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
169 cal · 45 min
Lemon Pepper Poached Chicken
Recipe GLPR870a57d473f32f
Tender, juicy poached chicken infused with bright lemon and cracked pepper flavors. Boneless chicken pieces are gently simmered in a savory broth with fresh lemon juice and vinegar, then finished with a brief rest to ensure perfectly moist meat. A simple, wholesome main course that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables and rice.
Save recipes you love
Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless chicken pieces (breast or thighs), trimmed
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
Sea salt, to taste
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic-infused vinegar
1½ to 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2–3 whole lemons
Directions
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with lemon pepper and sea salt to taste.
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
Pour the lemon juice and garlic-infused vinegar directly over the chicken. Add enough chicken broth (1½ to 2 cups) to completely submerge the chicken.
Slice the whole lemons into ¼-inch rounds and arrange them in a single layer over the top of the chicken.
Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5–8 minutes.
Once the liquid reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and keep the lid in place. Allow the chicken to rest undisturbed for 15–20 minutes. The residual heat will continue to cook the chicken to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the lid and discard the lemon slices from the top. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, reserving the poaching liquid as a sauce if desired.
Serve the poached chicken over roasted vegetables and rice, drizzling with some of the reserved poaching liquid.
Comments
All ingredients are pantry staples or basics available at every Charlotte grocer—chicken, lemon, broth, vinegar, and lemon pepper seasoning pose no sourcing challenge. At roughly $2–2.50 per serving, this is economical and driven by chicken prices, which run consistently across Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Walmart. The stated 45 minutes is honest for poaching, though actual active time is closer to 10 minutes; the rest is simmering hands-off. This is weeknight-friendly, reheats well, and feeds a family of four, but it's plainly seasoned comfort food rather than anything memorable—a reliable protein delivery vehicle, not a standout dish.
Sign in or create a free account to add your review.
