Coat chicken in coarse black pepper and season lightly with salt.
In a small bowl, combine lemon zest and juice with extra virgin olive oil.
Place sauté pan over medium-high heat. Fill the pan until1/4 inch deep with marinade.
Cook chicken breasts 6-7 minutes on each side, adding marinade as needed to keep the chicken lightly covered while cooking. Make sure it is cooked all the way through.
Transfer to a serving platter and brush with the reserved marinade.