Best 10 Cajun Chicken With Capers And Lemon Recipes

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Dear foodies, are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans? In this article, we will uncover the secrets to creating the perfect Cajun Chicken with Capers and Lemon, a dish that seamlessly blends the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the bright, tangy notes of capers and lemon. Get ready to ignite your senses as we explore the essential ingredients, cooking techniques, and step-by-step instructions that will lead you to a masterpiece that will leave your family and friends begging for more!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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Lemon lovers will savor the citrus sauce that enhances this moist chicken. The hint of garlic adds to this entree's appeal. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
Dash salt and pepper
1 cup cold water, divided
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter-flavored sprinkles
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 reduced-sodium chicken bouillon cube
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 17-°. Remove and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup water, broth, butter-flavored sprinkles, lemon juice and bouillon; add to skillet. , Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in capers and olive oil. Return chicken to pan; turn to coat. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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A rich chicken dish, perfect for a special meal.

Provided by ALISSASMOM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pinch salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To serve, pour lemon-caper sauce over the chicken, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH CAPERS



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This is a quick and easy recipe for chicken piccata with a caper sauce.

Provided by Sandra1980

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Pound breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  • Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish. Press chicken into flour to coat completely.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in hot butter mixture until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet to a serving platter and cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Pour white wine, lemon juice, capers, and garlic into the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; cook at a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle sauce over and around the chicken; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 111.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 386.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND LEMONS



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From Bon Appetit November 1997. Can you believe it's low fat? This is begging to be served with red beans and rice! Cornbread sounds good, too! Tofu can be substituted for the chicken.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste (I like the spices used in Cajun Style Oven Fries or any good homemade Cajun spice mix)
1 teaspoon paprika
4 skinless chicken breasts, pounded to about 1/3-inch
salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In shallow bowl combine the flour, Cajun seasoning mix and paprika. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken into the flour mixture to coat completely.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy, non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Saute the chicken until brown on both sides and cooked through, approximately 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and vent with a piece of foil on top.
  • Next add the broth, lemon juice and capers to the skillet and bring to boil, scraping up the brown bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Boil the mixture until the sauce thickens slightly and can coat a spoon, about 5 minutes or so. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 152.4, Sodium 466.4, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 53.1

CAJUN CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Low Fat     Low Cal     Lemon     Capers     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun-Creole seasoning mix
1 teaspoon paprika
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Combine flour, seasoning mix and paprika in shallow bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, coating completely.
  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add broth, lemon juice and capers to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil until sauce thickens slightly and coats spoon, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

LEMON CAPER CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4-6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
4 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons Benefiber® Powder*

Steps:

  • In a small dish, combine flour and pepper. Lightly coat chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Set aside. Heat olive oil in large fry pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion and lemon juice to pan and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, vegetable broth, capers, lemon zest and sugar and cook for about 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to low; return chicken to pan. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes, turning chicken once. Be careful not to boil. Add parsley and Benefiber®, mixing well.
  • *Read product label before recipe preparation.

CAJUN CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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Provided by Matthew Mitchell

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun-Creole seasoning mix
1 teaspoon paprika
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Combine flour, seasoning mix and paprika in shallow bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, coating completely.
  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes Per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add broth, lemon juice and capers to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil until sauce thickens slightly and coats spoon, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CAJUN CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND LEMON RECIPE



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Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun-Creole seasoning mix
1 teaspoon paprika
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Combine flour, seasoning mix and paprika in shallow bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, coating completely. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add broth, lemon juice and capers to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil until sauce thickens slightly and coats spoon, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

GARLICKY CHICKEN WITH LEMON-ANCHOVY SAUCE



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There's nothing wrong with a dinner of pan-seared chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. But there's everything right about the same chicken when you add anchovies, capers, garlic and plenty of lemon to the pan. What was once timid and a little dull turns vibrant, tangy and impossible to stop eating. And the only real extra work is chopping the garlic and a little parsley for garnish. In this dish, the cut of chicken is less important than the pungent pan sauce. Most people will probably want to use the workhorse of all poultry dinners, the boneless, skinless breasts. But the thighs cook nearly as quickly, and have a greater margin of error in terms of doneness. Overcook your breasts by even a minute, and you'll get dry, tough meat. Thighs are more forgiving. However, if your family insists on white meat, you can substitute breasts and subtract about 3 minutes from the cooking time. There is no need to mention the anchovies until after people have complimented you on the meal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, weeknight, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 to 5 thighs)
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons drained capers, patted dry
1 large pinch chile flakes
1 lemon, halved
Fresh chopped parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and let rest while you prepare the anchovy-garlic oil. Mince one of the garlic cloves and set it aside for later. In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the 5 smashed whole garlic cloves, the anchovies, capers and chile. Let cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the anchovies, until the garlic browns around the edges and the anchovies dissolve, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken thighs and cook until nicely browned on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the thighs, place the pan in the oven and cook another 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • When chicken is done, transfer thighs to a plate (be careful, as the pan handle will be hot). Place skillet back on the heat and add minced garlic and the juice of one lemon half. Cook for about 30 seconds, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Return chicken to the pan and cook it in the sauce for another 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Transfer everything to a serving platter. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 604 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH MASCARPONE, CAPERS & LEMON



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Make and share this Chicken With Mascarpone, Capers & Lemon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small chicken breasts, skin on
4 tablespoons mascarpone
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed
1 lemon, juice and zest of
10 cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon tiny capers, rinsed of brine
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C.
  • Loosen skin on chicken breasts and put 2 Tbsp of the mascarpone under each one, brush with the oil and sprinkle with fennel seeds, lemon zest and the salt and pepper.
  • Place in a baking dish and add the cherry tomatoes, capers and lemon juice.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 138.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 31.3

Tips for Making Cajun Chicken with Capers and Lemon:

  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the chicken will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the capers and lemon juice towards the end of cooking. This will help to preserve their flavor.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Cajun chicken with capers and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the capers and lemon add a bright, tangy flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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