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
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 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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what a fun new recipe for us to try! I cant wait to make it
This looks delicious and I will have to give it a try
I am always looking for new recipes and this one looks delicious and healthy. I can’t wait to give it a try.
I happen to have all of these ingredients, and chicken breast in the fridge. I know what’s for lunch tomorrow!
I love lemon chicken and this is super easy.
Oh this looks really good. I cook often with chicken, and am always looking for new recipes. I have to try this!
This sure looks good, and so easy and inexpensive, yet good for company even!
My lemon tree is loaded with Meyer Lemons, this will be perfect for dinner.
My husband LOVES lemon chicken and this recipes is much healthier than his mothers so I’m going to try this one and see what he says!
Lots of great flavors in this dish. Lemon makes flavors pop!