Instructions

1. 1
   Brush chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides liberally with salt.
2. 2
   Place pepper in a pie pan. Dredge chicken in black pepper. Let rest for 2–3 minutes.
3. 3
   Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Pour in about 2 tbsp olive oil.
4. 4
   Add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side, or until browned on both sides.
5. 5
   Insert an oven-safe probe thermometer into one of the chicken breasts. Bake, pan and all, at 375°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. 6
   Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. Deglaze pan with lemon juice and drizzle over chicken. Serve warm.