Description
A zesty and delightful Italian dish featuring tender chicken in a bright, lemony sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish – optional)
- Additional herbs such as thyme or oregano (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your chicken. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the floured chicken breasts. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it on a plate. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the same skillet. Scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to release brown bits for flavor.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly, then whisk in the remaining butter until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Cook for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Serve over pasta or rice, and pair with sparkling water or herbal iced tea for the perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg