Description
A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy lemon and caper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers to the skillet.
- Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Return chicken to pan and coat with sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture.
- Pairs well with pasta or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg