Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breast - 8 portions (about 2 pounds)
- Thin-sliced lemon - 8 pieces
- Capers - 2 tablespoons
- Flat-leaf parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Butter - 4 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour to coat evenly.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the lemon slices to the skillet and cook for a minute or two.
- Pour the white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, along with the capers.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Light and lemony flavor with a touch of tang from capers.
- Easy to prepare and customize with different flavors.
- Versatile dish that can be paired with various side dishes and sauces.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent dish! The chicken was tender and full of flavor."
- "The lemon and caper combination was unexpected but absolutely delicious."
- "A great weeknight dinner option that didn't take too long to prepare."
- "I added a sprinkle of oregano for a different flavor profile, turned out great!"
- "This dish is a family favorite now! The chicken is moist and the sauce is perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- If desired, you can add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like oregano or basil for additional flavor.
