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Savory Lemon Butter Chicken with Capers

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A quick and easy chicken dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a tangy lemon butter sauce with briny capers, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 57 grams), divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Fresh lemon juice from 2 medium lemons (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml), low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Lightly coat each breast in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet until the fat shimmers but does not smoke.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Avoid moving them too much to get a nice crust.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a warm plate and tent with foil to rest while making the sauce.
  6. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Let it simmer and reduce for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Stir in the drained capers and let them warm through for a minute.
  9. Return the chicken to the pan, nestle it into the sauce, and spoon sauce over the top. Heat together for 1-2 minutes to marry the flavors.
  10. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken just before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; bottled lemon juice is a substitute but less vibrant. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure a good sear. If sauce reduces too much and becomes salty, add a splash of broth or water. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.

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