Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 18, 2007

This recipe was wonderful. I made a couple of changes to the recipe of course :) but it was delicious! I added pepper and granulated garlic to the flour and salt mixture. I also doubled the sauce because I was making 4 chicken breasts. I didn't measure the amount of lemon juice I used, I just put in the juice of one extra large lemon. The lemon flavor was great, and the chicken was cooked perfectly in the amount of time recommended. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

—rjlund

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 24, 2007

I've used some much better chicken picatta recipes. This one was just okay.

—YOUNGFRANKENSTEIN

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Dec 17, 2007

YUMM__O! This recipe is also known as Chicken Picatta. I worked for Olive Garden for 9 years and this was one of my favorites. This recipe is amazingly awesome!!!!!!!Just like Olive Gardens. My only suggestion is to double or TRIPLE the sauce because I love to dip my bread in it as well as make sure my meat is coated well. I don't like to skimp. This is also great substituting veal and I may try the sauce on pork chops. You can NOT go wrong with this recipe. EASY EASY and friends will think you fussed a long time over it. This will become a staple in my house. Everyone has GOT to try this one. ENJOY!!

—Stormi L.

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May 02, 2007

I substituted chicken broth for the wine. I don't know how much difference that made, but the dish turned out wonderfully. DELICIOUS! The capers add great flavor that blends beautifully with the lemon sauce. Yummy, yummy, yummy!

—AngelaLG

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Feb 12, 2007

I'm moving and have packed nearly everything in my kitchen. This recipe is not only easy, but does not require many items. I added a clove of garlic to the boiling wine sauce and used salted butter because I felt it needed more zing. I didn't measure the lemon. It was very simple and really good. Will go into my rotation. Thanks!

—nskiddo21

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Apr 12, 2008

Totally worth 5 stars in my family's opinion! I made the recipe exactly as stated, although I did not serve with the lemon wedges and I did double the sauce. The sauce was so good, you could easily triple it and use every drop! I did not find the lemon overpowering or the capers too salty -- it was just perfect for our tastes. However, next time I will pound the chicken breasts to flatten them a little as another reviewer recommended. I also think the butter could easily be cut in half and not be missed. Thanks for sharing!

—alnewton

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Apr 18, 2007

This is probably my favorite chicken recipe I have ever made. The chicken had such a great flavor, and the sauce was delicious. My husband gobbled it up and there were no leftovers!

—mrsluton

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Aug 16, 2007

This is a favorite with everyone we've served this dish to. We pound the chicken so that it cooks evenly and quicker. For a change, I made it last night with garlic-marinated green olives instead of capers and it was great. The olives have a flavor quality similar to the capers, and are a great substitute for those people who don't like capers. I like to serve this with couscous. Also, I double the wine and lemon juice in the sauce, but not the butter; I like the extra sauce, but can't bring myself to use a whole stick of butter!

—Kristi

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Nutrition

Calories
662 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
29.2 g
9%

Cholesterol
160 mg
53%

Fat
39 g
60%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
43.3 g
87%

Sodium
566 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 662
Calories from Fat: 351

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 60 %
Saturated Fat 17.1g 85 %
Cholesterol 160mg 53 %
Sodium 566mg 23 %
Potassium 558mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.2g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 43.3g 87 %
** Sugars 1.2g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 45 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 31 %
Thiamin 38 %
Niacin 227 %
Vitamin B6 62 %
Magnesium 23 %
Folate 40 %

* 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.