Lemon-Caper Chicken with Sauce Base

Name: Lemon-Caper Chicken with Sauce Base
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup, drained capers; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 tbsp butter; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Tender chicken breasts with a bright lemon-caper sauce that pools underneath, creating a hidden flavor layer.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, drained capers
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine
2 tbsp butter
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup drained capers, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5: Place the chicken breasts on a plate, ensuring the sauce pools underneath. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 6: Serve immediately with the sauce visible only when cutting into the chicken.