Sauteed chicken in a buttery lemon sauce with caper and sliced lemon. This flavorful skillet lemon chicken recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for a busy weeknight.
I try to prepare home cooked meals as much as possible. Some evenings my time is very limited, so I have a few recipes like this skillet lemon chicken that I know I can whip together quick without sacrificing flavor.
Skillet Lemon Chicken Recipe
My family loves this lemony chicken dish. I’ve been making this forever. The recipe calls for white wine, but if you prefer you can substitute chicken broth for the wine. It will be equally delicious.
Skillet Lemon Chicken
Sauteed chicken in a buttery lemon sauce with caper and sliced lemon. This flavorful skillet lemon chicken recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved (or 4 small chicken breasts)
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/4 c. dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tbsp. capers
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Using a sharp knife, split 2 large chicken breasts into halves. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and no longer pink. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate.
- To skillet, add butter, white wine, lemon juice, garlic, onion and capers and bring to a simmer. Add lemon slices and return chicken breasts to skillet. Let chicken simmer in sauce for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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This looks like such a delicious looking recipe. I can’t wait to make it.
This sounds like one recipe that the whole family will enjoy.
This recipe Is going on my table this week. Looks very healthy.
The Pop and Cook spices make cooking the chicken much easier. This is a delicious recipe.
I love Lemon chicken. This sounds like a wonderful recipe
OK this sounds absolutely delicious, I most definitely need to try it for myself. Thank you so much for the idea! x
Looking good and tasty
Sounds so healthy and yummy I have to make this one.
I don’t know why but this recipe seems like it would be nice and refreshing for summer with a salad on the side 🙂
This looks like a delicious recipe. I have never heard of Pop & Cook before. I will have to look for this.