Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring succulent chicken breasts in a zesty lemon sauce with capers and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup lemon juice (from 2 fresh lemons)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken. If your chicken breasts are thick, consider slicing them in half horizontally to ensure even cooking. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Then, dredge the chicken in flour until fully coated, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and half of the butter over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add your coated chicken breasts. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until they’re golden brown and cooked through. You’ll know they’re done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once finished, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the pan, which adds delicious flavor. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the capers and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced. Next, add the remaining butter to the sauce, swirling it in until melted and well-combined, making the sauce rich and velvety.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the pieces. Let it heat through for about a minute before removing from heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for richer flavor. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg