Description
A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy lemon sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound to an even thickness, about ½ inch thick. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour, making sure to shake off any excess.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Make the lemon sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until it slightly reduces.
- Add capers and finish: Stir in the capers and return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drenching it with that delightful lemon sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider substituting chicken with thinly sliced pork or turkey. Serve with a side salad or rice to complement the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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