Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce

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A rich lemon sauce for chicken makes this dish perfect for a special meal.

very close up of a few chicken breasts with lemon-caper sauce
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

  • 2 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Mix together flour and salt in a medium dish or resealable plastic bag. Coat chicken in flour mixture; shake off excess.

    High angle shot of chicken being coated in flour on two plates

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  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate; cover and keep warm.

    Overhead shot of two chicken breasts being browned in a pan

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  3. Pour white wine into the skillet; allow to boil while scraping the cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add lemon juice; boil until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Overhead shot of a pan with lemon sauce being cooked down

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  4. Sprinkle cubed butter into boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously until butter is completely incorporated and sauce thickens. (Butter must never come to rest, or sauce will separate and become oily.) Remove from heat and stir in capers.

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    Lemon caper sauce cooking in a pan, being stirred with a wooden spoon, as seen from above

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  5. Pour lemon-caper sauce over chicken; serve with lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

662 Calories
39g Fat
29g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 662
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 17g 86%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 43g 87%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 558mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.