Chicken Lemone
Brighten up your dinner table with Chicken Lemone, a vibrant and zesty dish that combines tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a luscious lemon cream sauce. Infused with the tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the richness of heavy cream, and the briny pop of capers, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavors. A quick dredge in seasoned flour ensures a golden, crispy exterior on the chicken, while a fragrant blend of butter, garlic, and fresh parsley brings depth to the sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is both elegant and easy, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in the capers, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Cook for another 2 minutes to reheat the chicken and meld the flavors.
Serve the Chicken Lemone immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices if desired. Pair with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 3590 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 225.4 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2147 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
