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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.

Skillet Lemon Chicken Recipe

Angela Sellari
Whip up this 18-minute Skillet Lemon Chicken recipe! Tender chicken simmers in a rich, buttery lemon-caper sauce for a speedy weeknight meal.
4.91 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 194 kcal

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
Keyword Skillet Lemon Chicken Recipe
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