Are you looking for a flavorful and healthy way to cook chicken? Look no further than chicken in lemon caper sauce! This dish is not only delicious, but it is also Weight Watchers friendly, making it a great option for those watching their weight. With its tangy lemon sauce and salty capers, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds while keeping you on track with your weight loss goals. So, get ready to create a mouthwatering meal that combines taste and health!
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CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
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
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
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
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
SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Wow yourself and your family when you bring this dish to the table in under 20 minutes. It's complex flavors are Italian-inspired and fresh enough for any time of year. It's brilliant foil is the absence of salt, which it doesn't need because the briny capers and lemon juice pair with the chicken broth to make a sauce that has all the flavor it needs! Serve over a bed of wilted Swiss chard for spinach and some brown rice or pasta, anything to soak up the delicious juices. So pretty in the pan, this dish is nice enough for a dinner party and fast enough for your smallest weeknight dinner window.
Categories Dinner
Time 19m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour and pepper on sheet of wax paper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Add broth to skillet and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook until broth is reduced slightly, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and capers. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Divide chicken evenly among 4 plates. Drizzle with sauce.
- Serving size: 1 chicken thigh and 1½ tbsp sauce
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal
CHICKEN IN LEMON-CAPER SAUCE - WEIGHT WATCHERS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-11084
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together flour and salt in pie plate. Dip chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to plate. Add broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook, turning to coat, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Remove skillet from heat: add butter and parsley. Pour over chicken and serve.
SAUTéED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS - WW 5
Based on a recipe from the November 28-December 4, 2010 WeightWatchers weekly reader. It says, "The chicken is tender and juicy and the sauce has a great salty-savory thing going on. A nice, easy recipe any time of year." My DH and I both love the caper and lemon flavor combination. Yields 2 chicken thighs, ¾ cup string beans, and about 1 ½ tablespoons sauce per serving.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
- In small bowl, whisk together flour with pepper. Coat chicken with flour.
- Brown chicken in a single layer in prepared skillet until golden on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and brown on the other side, about 4 more minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Note: you may have to brown the chicken in two batches.
- Pour broth into hot skillet and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and capers and heat for 30 seconds.
- Serve green beans on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 613.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 33
WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CAPER SAUCE FOR TWO
Found this recipe on the WW site and found it easy to make with a great taste and only serves two which is perfect for us. Add to that on the WW Point Plus program it's only 5 points and you have a winner IMHO! Even DH who swears he doesn't like anything "lite" enjoyed this one, hope you do too. I didn't have Sherry vinegar so used red wine and it was fine. Serving is 1 chicken breast half and 1/3 cup sauce per serving.
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 43m
Yield 2 Chicken Breasts, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring broth, vinegar garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 3/4 cup and garlic is very tender, 8-9 minutes.
- Discard peppercorns and bay leaf.
- Puree garlic mixture in a blender.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add garlic mixture and capers; partially cover and cook, turning chicken until heated through, 2-3 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile mix butter and flour in a small custard cup to form a paste.
- Stir into sauce until blended and smooth.
- Simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner dish. - If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped green olives or sun-dried tomatoes. - For a more flavorful sauce, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice. - Serve the chicken with roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta. - To make the dish ahead of time, cook the chicken and sauce according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chicken and sauce over low heat until warmed through.Conclusion:
This Chicken in Lemon Caper Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is light and flavorful. The capers add a briny, salty flavor that complements the lemon and chicken perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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