How To Make Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce
The breast is the leanest part of a chicken. No wonder a lot of health buffs and fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this specific cut of meat. Besides that, you can make all kinds of dishes with it! Just take a look at this collection of chicken breast recipes, and you’ll be surprised by the range of options. Try it out and make everything from crispy baked dishes to tender slow-cooked renditions.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter until melted and smooth. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 336kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 103mg
- Sodium : 679mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 39g
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