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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