Chicken Limone

Chicken Limone

Tender chicken in a bright, zesty lemon sauce

Yield SERVES 4
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty MEDIUM

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken
    Place the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. Cook the chicken
    Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  3. Make the lemon sauce
    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the white wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  4. Finish the sauce
    Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the capers.
  5. Return chicken to the sauce
    Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to warm through and allow the flavors to meld. Spoon the sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
  6. Final touches
    Swirl in the remaining tablespoon of butter to enrich and thicken the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and give everything a gentle stir to incorporate.
  7. Serve
    Transfer the chicken to serving plates. Spoon the lemon sauce over the top and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately, preferably with pasta, rice, or roasted potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutritional Information

285
Calories
per serving
32
Protein
g per serving
12
Carbohydrates
g per serving
14
Total Fat
g per serving
4.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
0.5
Fiber
g per serving
1.2
Sugar
g per serving
650
Sodium
mg per serving
15
Vitamin C
% daily value
8
Iron
% daily value

Chicken Limone is Also Known As

Chicken Piccata, Pollo al Limone, Lemon Chicken, Chicken Francese or Chicken Lemon