Garlic Lemon Chicken with Capers
Lemon Garlic Chicken with Capers is a dish full of flavor. Rich garlic and light lemon are enhanced by slight tang from capers. Dish is easily doubled and freezes beautifully. Perfect for dinner or to serve large crowds!
Servings 8
Calories 337kcal
Ingredients
- 2-4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 stick butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small jar capers drained
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups flour for dredging approx.
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast pieces in half. Then slice into thin pieces (1 inch) or pound flat.
- Add flour, salt & pepper in a pie dish and whisk with fork to mix. In separate dish add milk.
- Dip chicken pieces into milk and then dredge both sides in flour mixture. Tap off excess and set on tray until all chicken pieces are coated.
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium – high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Working in batches, place floured chicken in skillet and cook until golden brown; 3-4 minutes. Turn and cook additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and place in serving dish. Repeat process until all chicken pieces are cooked.
- Carefully pour chicken broth into pan to deglaze, scraping brown bits off bottom. Add in lemon juice and bring to simmer.
- Pour sauce over chicken and top with capers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g