Best 9 Chicken With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with lemon caper sauce is a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The combination of bright lemon and briny capers creates a tangy, savory sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. With its simple ingredients and delicious results, chicken with lemon caper sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER PAN SAUCE



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A quick sauce made with leeks, lemon and capers gives this chicken breast recipe bright Italian flavor. Serve with farro or capellini, steamed broccoli and a glass of crisp pinot grigio. Save the unused chicken tenders in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 3 months. Once you have enough, thaw them out for another use.

Provided by Julia Clancy

Categories     Low-Carb Chicken Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
¼ cup white whole-wheat flour
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup thinly sliced leek
2 tablespoons sliced shallot
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Remove and reserve chicken tenders (if attached) for another use. Slice each breast in half horizontally to make 4 pieces total. Place on a cutting board and cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. Pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the cutlets to coat both sides, shaking off excess. (Discard remaining flour.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook, turning once, until evenly browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, leek and shallot to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the lemon juice is reduced by about half, about 45 seconds. Add broth, zest, capers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is reduced by about half, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 417.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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 WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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Found this recipe in April 2008 "Taste of Home" Magazine, tried it and loved it. Fairly simple to make, attractive presentation and wonderful blend of flavors with a just a hint of garlic and a wonderful citrus flavor. There are other similar recipes here, but this one is a little differant and my family really loved it. I served w/steamed white rice and spooned the extra sauce over that and it made for a lovely dinner.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir garlic over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
  • Add chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup water, broth, butter-flavored sprlinkles, lemon juice and bouillon.
  • Add to the Skillet.
  • Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth.
  • Gradually stir into skillet.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  • Stir in capers and oil.
  • Add chicken; turn to coat.
  • Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 28

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.

CHICKEN SCALOPPINI WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut in half horizontally and pounded lightly to make 8 scaloppini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 ounces capers, drained
1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
Juice of 1 lemon plus 2 lemons, cut into supremes, for garnish (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a large shallow dish and season with the salt and pepper. Pat the chicken scaloppini dry with paper towels, then put them in the flour, coating the chicken on both sides. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 14-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken and cook, in batches if needed, until deeply golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a wire rack-lined sheet tray.
  • Reduce the heat under the same cast-iron skillet and add the onion, garlic and rosemary. Stir occasionally and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the butter and capers and scrape the skillet as the butter melts to deglaze. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Add the chicken pieces back to warm through and allow the sauce to reduce, another 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken to coat.
  • Garnish with the lemon supremes and serve.

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with a light lemon sauce. -Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON AND CAPER SAUCE



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From Cook's Illustrated. Very much like Chicken Piccatta, but moister, with less hands-on time required. But also not as quick - the choice is yours. (I must warn you that the skillet handle is HOT when removed from the oven. Despite repeated reminders to myself, I still grabbed it while making the sauce.)

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon flour
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and heat the oven to 450°F Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sean with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12" oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Carefully lay the chicken breasts skin-side down in the skillet and cook until well browned, 6-8 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts and continue to brown lightly on the second side, about 3 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken beasts skin-side down and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the thickest part of the brests registers 160F on an instant read thermometer - about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven (warning: The handles are HOT!). Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest while making the sauce.
  • Sauce: Being careful of the hot pan handle, add the oil to the skillet and return to medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Stir in any accumulated juices from the chicken and return to a simmer. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Carve chicken and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.7, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 225.6, Sodium 293.3, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 72.2

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are ideal for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips or pound them flat to ensure even cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to do it in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help ensure that the chicken gets evenly browned and doesn't steam.
  • Use a good quality lemon: The lemon juice and zest are key ingredients in this recipe, so make sure to use a fresh, juicy lemon. Meyer lemons, with their sweeter flavor, are a great option.
  • Don't boil the capers: When adding the capers to the sauce, stir them in just until warmed through. Boiling them will cause them to lose their flavor and texture.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's made, while the chicken is still hot and the sauce is still flavorful.

Conclusion:

Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of tangy lemon, briny capers, and rich butter creates a flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken. Serve it over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. With its bright flavors and elegant presentation, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

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