Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Lemon-Caper Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Sear the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice golden-brown crust.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
3. Make the Lemon-Caper Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers.
- Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
- Stir in the lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the lemon-caper sauce.
- Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to heat through in the sauce for a couple of minutes.
5. Plate and Garnish:
- Transfer the chicken with lemon-caper sauce to serving plates.
- Drizzle extra sauce over the top.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
6. Enjoy!
- Serve your chicken with lemon-caper sauce hot, alongside your favorite side dishes like steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
This chicken with lemon-caper sauce is a zesty and savory dish that's quick to prepare, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The bright flavors of lemon and capers perfectly complement the tender chicken, creating a truly delicious meal.