Chicken Breasts With Lemon & Capers

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This classic chicken dish features tender, pan-seared breasts bathed in a vibrant sauce of lemon juice and briny capers. The simple flour dredge creates a light, golden crust that holds onto the flavorful pan juices. It&# 226;€™s an elegant yet effortless meal that comes together in under twenty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a light dinner party. The acidity of the lemon cuts through the richness of the chicken, while the capers add a delightful salty punch. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

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Chicken Breasts With Lemon & Capers

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 421.2

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This classic chicken dish features tender, pan-seared breasts bathed in a vibrant sauce of lemon juice and briny capers. The simple flour dredge creates a light, golden crust that holds onto the flavorful pan juices. It&# 226;€™s an elegant yet effortless meal that comes together in under twenty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a light dinner party. The acidity of the lemon cuts through the richness of the chicken, while the capers add a delightful salty punch. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Halve the chicken breasts horizontally and pound them lightly to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. Combine flour, black pepper, and paprika on a shallow plate.
  3. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly, and shake off any excess.
  4. Heat corn oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a warmed platter and keep warm.
  7. Pour the chicken broth into the hot skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Stir in the lemon juice and drained capers, heating the sauce for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  9. Pour the lemon-caper sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 421.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.9g34%
Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 114.4mg39%
Sodium 106.3mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 36.4g73%

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

Keywords: chicken, lemon, capers, pan-seared, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, pan sauce, citrus, briny, protein, healthy, light, flour dredge, skillet
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