Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Begin by pounding the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness to ensure even cooking. Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper, then lightly coat each piece in flour. Shake off any excess flour.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Create the lemon-butter sauce: In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the lemon juice and capers, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly, then whisk in the butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy. If using, add the white wine and garlic powder at this point for extra depth of flavor.
- Finish the dish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb some of the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken: Make sure your chicken breasts are uniform in thickness to ensure even cooking. This step helps prevent overcooking.
- Use fresh lemons: The bright, zesty flavor of freshly squeezed lemon juice is key to this dish, so don’t opt for bottled lemon juice.
- Deglaze the pan properly: Scraping up those brown bits after cooking the chicken adds a ton of flavor to your sauce, so don’t skip this step!
- Keep the sauce smooth: When adding butter to the sauce, do so off the heat to avoid it separating. This keeps your sauce rich and velvety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg