Best 12 Lemon Caper Chicken Recipes

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Lemon caper chicken is a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The combination of tangy lemon, briny capers, and tender chicken creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

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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 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 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

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-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



Chicken-Wrapped Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split
16 medium-thin asparagus stalks, ends neatly trimmed, stalks peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the chicken, place 1 piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy pan to pound the chicken into an 1/8-inch thick paillard. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Season the chicken and asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 paillard on a work surface and place 4 asparagus spears across the chicken about 1/3 of the way up. Roll up the chicken, encasing the asparagus. Repeat with remaining chicken and asparagus.
  • Combine the water and lemon juice in a large pot with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Place the chicken rolls in the insert and steam until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon rind, chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley, salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken roll on each of 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON CAPER CHICKEN



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Make and share this Lemon Caper Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark Grams

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 breast-halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 thinly-sliced thinly-sliced boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper
4 teaspoons whole wheat flour, divided
1 medium shallot, minced
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Warm oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts with paper towels to thoroughly dry. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour, using about 1 tsp for each breast.
  • Lay chicken in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, gently pressing down on breast to ensure equal browning. Reduce heat to medium. Turn breasts; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove breasts to a serving platter.
  • Reduce heat to low; add shallots and capers to skillet. Cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add broth and juice, cook 1 minute, until incorporated and thickened, stirring. Stir in parsley, pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Paillards With Lemon Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless, chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely minced
splash white wine
3 tablespoons capers, drained
6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup rich chicken broth (1 cup of low sodium prepared stock reduced to 3/4 cup)
freshly minced parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and hammer with a mallet, or the bottom of a small frying pan, to about a 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Add oil to a saute pan until the bottom is just covered, and set it over a medium-high flame until quite hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper and lightly dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • When the pan is ready, add 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl to spread it evenly, and immediately add 2-3 pieces of chicken. Cook about 2 minutes on the first side, turning when the bottom is nicely browned. About 1-2 minutes on the second side should do it. Transfer the cooked pieces to a warm platter, add more oil and butter to the pan, and repeat the process with a second (and third) batch of chicken, as necessary.
  • Drain any excess oil from the pan, deglaze with a splash of white wine, and cook until almost fully reduced.
  • Toss in a fresh tablespoon of butter and the minced shallots, and cook for about a minute.
  • Add the capers, lemon juice, and chicken stock. Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, swirl in another 1-2 tablespoon of butter and some chopped parsley. Check for seasoning, and pour over the chicken breasts to serve.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Note: Can be made up to 30 minutes in advance and kept on a wire rack in a 225-degeree oven until ready to serve.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts
peanut oil or canola oil, for frying
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 anchovy fillets, patted dry
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons capers, drained

Steps:

  • Lemon Caper Sauce: In a blender, blend olive oil, lemon juice, anchovies, pepper and salt. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
  • Chicken: Cover chicken with food-grade plastic wrap and beat with a mallet until breasts are thin, about 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour in a dish, eggs in a separate dish and the breadcrumbs mixed with cheese in another dish. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumb-cheese mixture. Press to coat. .
  • In a large frying pan, pour enough oil to reach 1/4 inch deep in the pan and heat over high heat to 350 degrees.
  • Working in batches so not to over crowd the pan, fry each breast 3 to 4 minutes a side until golden and cooked through. Place chicken in a 225-degree oven until ready to serve.
  • Drizzle prepared sauce over chicken when serving.

CHICKEN IN LEMON CAPER BUTTER



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The first dish I ever served to guests and the response I got was so positive I've been making it ever since. Needless to say, it's a very simple recipe. One of the few chicken dishes I still make using bone-in, skin-on chicken parts. When feeding known garlic-lovers, I'll increase the garlic. I generally serve it with noodles. While I post the original amounts from the recipe below, I actually do not measure the butter & lemon juice when I make this, but rather use 1 lemon's worth lemon juice and approximately the same or just slightly more butter, so that the butter comes to about 2-3 Tbs I would guess.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic cloves, pressed or 1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 (3 lb) frying chickens, cut up or 3 lbs chicken parts

Steps:

  • Put the ingredients on the list from butter through capers in a skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Arrange the chicken in the skillet and bring to a boil again.
  • Cover, lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender, turning several times. 4.

BREADED CHICKEN WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



BREADED CHICKEN WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken     Fry     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 7

Chicken breasts - how many is dependent on your needs. I usually only make this for myself. (
2 teaspoons lemon juice.
Half a stick of salted butter.
Several capers.
Italian Fish Breading Mix given as a recipe elsewhere.
1 egg beaten with a little water to make the breading stick.
You can skip the beaten egg, the chicken, and the breading if you simply use a soy, breaded chicken filet substitute from the frozen foods section of your grocery.

Steps:

  • The sauce is easy. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the lemon and whole capers. Heat them together over a low heat. (The capers are already tender, so focus on letting the flavors merge with a little warming and the time you spend frying the chicken.) I don't like to pound on top of a kitchen countertop, but if you make this out of chicken, you should cut the chicken breast into "fingers" to help it to cook faster and without as much concern that the internal temperature will not become high enough to kill bacteria in a skillet. Dip this in the beaten egg and water mix then into the Italian Fish Breading. Fry this in a frying pan as you would fish. When the chicken is done, and the internal temperature is high enough to kill any bacteria (based on whatever standard is in use when you prepare this recipe) remove it from the pan. Arrange the chicken fingers on a plate and pour the sauce over them. (If you soak the chicken fingers in the sauce, they won't be very crunchy, so don't pour the sauce on until last.) Serve with a side of steamed or roasted vegetables, pasta, or both.

CHICKEN IN LEMON-CAPER SAUCE - WEIGHT WATCHERS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-11084

Number Of Ingredients 9

2tablespoons2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
4(1/4 pound)4 (1/4 pound) chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2teaspoons2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2cup1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3tablespoons3 tablespoons lemon juice
1tablespoon1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1tablespoon1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2tablespoons2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

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.

LEMON CAPER SAUCE FOR CHICKEN OR FISH



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Make and share this Lemon Caper Sauce For Chicken or Fish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Sauces

Time 3m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Put broth and garlic in skillet and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1-2 minutes til garlic is tender.
  • Stir in lemon juice and capers.
  • Remove from heat and add butter stir til melted, add parsley.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispier skin, pat the chicken dry before searing it.
  • If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.
  • To make the lemon caper sauce, you can use either fresh or jarred lemon juice. If using fresh lemon juice, be sure to strain it to remove any pulp.
  • For a more intense flavor, use freshly chopped capers instead of jarred capers.
  • Serve the lemon caper chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This lemon caper chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon caper sauce is flavorful and tangy. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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