Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce – Bright, Briny
Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce is a flavorful and elegant dish.It features tender chicken cooked in a tangy lemon butter sauce.Capers add a unique briny kick.Quick and easy to prepare in one pan.Perfect for both casual and special meals.Pairs well with a variety of side dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets.
- Season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter and garlic; sauté briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the pan.
- Stir in capers and simmer for a few minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Do not overcook to keep chicken juicy.
- Rinse capers to reduce saltiness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer.
- Use low-sodium broth if preferred.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra depth.