Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Dr. Violet Bergnaum Jr.

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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.