Lemony Chicken

Lemony Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    142

A vibrant and zesty chicken dish, perfect for a bright and flavorful meal. Tender chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious lemon-butter sauce, punctuated by the briny tang of capers. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or creamy polenta for a complete and unforgettable experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    22 g
  • Cholesterol
    102 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    441 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Place the flour in a shallow dish. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Carefully place the floured chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook for 7-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

04

Step

Add the white wine and lemon juice to the skillet. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the sauce has reduced by half. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate.

05

Step

Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the softened butter until melted and smooth, creating a rich and glossy sauce.

06

Step

Pour the lemon-butter sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish generously with drained capers and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, add a clove of minced garlic to the skillet after removing the chicken and before adding the butter. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then proceed with the recipe.
To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before dredging them in flour.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 47 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Lexi Bergnaum

    Easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so delicious over rice.

  • Jaida Champlin

    I added a little garlic and it was even better! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

  • Camille Fisher

    This has become a regular in our dinner rotation. So quick and easy, even on busy weeknights.

  • Deshawn Turner

    This recipe is fantastic! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was bursting with flavor. Definitely a new favorite!

  • Avery Spinka

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The lemon-caper sauce is simply divine.

  • Marilyne Heidenreichsteuber

    I was looking for a simple chicken recipe and this was perfect. It turned out great and my family loved it!

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