Lemon-Zest Chicken with Capers

Name: Lemon-Zest Chicken with Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each), boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 large, zested and juiced lemon; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp, drained capers; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken breasts baked with bright lemon and briny capers, finished with a quick pan sauce.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large, zested and juiced lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp, drained capers
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add garlic to skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, capers, and white wine. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 3: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Remove, sprinkle with parsley, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.