Description
A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a zesty lemon and caper sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and whisk in remaining butter until melted.
- Serve the chicken topped with sauce and parsley.
Notes
Pound the chicken for even cooking and allow it to rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg