Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce Recipe
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Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce

By: ALISSASMOM 
"A rich chicken dish, perfect for a special meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (182)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Mix together salt and flour in a small dish or plastic bag, then coat chicken and shake off excess. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shake excess flour from chicken, then brown in hot oil until both sides are golden-brown, and the inside has turned white and firm, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the chicken, and set aside in a warm place. Pour white wine into the skillet, and allow to boil as you dissolve the cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice, and allow to come to a boil, cook for a few minutes until reduced by half.
  3. Sprinkle the cubed butter into the boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously to dissolve the butter, thus thickening the sauce. The butter must never come to rest, or the sauce will separate and become oily. Once the butter has completely incorporated, remove from heat and stir in capers.
  4. To serve, pour lemon-caper sauce over the chicken, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 662 | Total Fat: 39g | Cholesterol: 160mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by rjlund   view full review
This recipe was wonderful. I made a couple of changes to the recipe of course :) but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Stormi L.   view full review
YUMM__O! This recipe is also known as Chicken Picatta. I worked for Olive Garden for 9 years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2007 by AngelaLG   view full review
I substituted chicken broth for the wine. I don't know how much difference that made, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by nskiddo21   view full review
I'm moving and have packed nearly everything in my kitchen. This recipe is not only easy, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by alnewton   view full review
Totally worth 5 stars in my family's opinion! I made the recipe exactly as stated, although I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by mrsluton   view full review
This is probably my favorite chicken recipe I have ever made. The chicken had such a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by Kristi   view full review
This is a favorite with everyone we've served this dish to. We pound the chicken so that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Donna   view full review
I've never rated a recipe but this one warrants high recommendations. It's quick, easy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by YOUNGFRANKENSTEIN   view full review
I've used some much better chicken picatta recipes. This one was just okay.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by Angela Renee   view full review
This was perfect!!! Easy but restaurant-quality. I used chicken tenders because that's what...

 

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