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 Recipe
Whip up this 18-minute Skillet Lemon Chicken recipe! Tender chicken simmers in a rich, buttery lemon-caper sauce for a speedy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved (or 4 small chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 265mgFiber: 2g
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This looks really good! I cook almost every night so I need to give Pop & Cook a try!
Chicken is a staple ingredient in my kitchen. This recipe looks delish!
I’ve been looking for another way to cook chicken and this looks so delicious and flavorful! I’d love to give this a shot!
I love chicken recipes. Thank you for another.
Chopping herbs and vegetables is the most time consuming thing out of cooking. I like these shortcuts! The recipe for this chicken looks delicious!
This looks like a delicious recipe. I have never heard of Pop & Cook before. I will have to look for this.
Thank you for this recipe ! I’m going to try this soon ! We love buttery garlic chicken now imagine with a dash of lemon ! Yumm !
I hate having to chop onions, this product would make cooking so simple. And the recipe looks yummy!
I love lemon and chicken together. This is a great recipe. I have to try it.
This lemon chicken sounds delicious. I love this recipe is so easy to make.