Description
Tender chicken breasts in a savory lemon, artichoke, and caper sauce, finished with a touch of butter and fresh parsley. A delicious, bright dish perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 1–1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup flour
- Extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
- Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (quartered)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 2 large lemons (juiced, about ½ cup)
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If your chicken breasts are thicker than ½ inch, pound them down to ½ inch thickness. Alternatively, leave them thicker and adjust cooking time. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Test the heat by splashing a little water into the pan; it should sizzle immediately. Add half of the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook another 2-3 minutes on the second side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken, adding another 3 tablespoons of oil.
- Make the Sauce: Lower the heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add garlic, artichoke hearts, and capers. Cook until garlic softens and becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add lemon juice and ½ cup of water. Let it simmer for 4-6 minutes, or until the liquid thickens slightly. Reduce the heat to low, stir in parsley and butter, and let the butter melt into the sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning. If it’s too lemony, add a splash of water to balance. Add the chicken back into the skillet and flip it to coat in the sauce. Heat for 1 minute.
- Serve: Serve the chicken with the sauce on top. Pair with bread or cooked pasta for dipping!
Notes
- If you prefer thicker chicken, you can leave it as is and adjust the cook time by a few minutes.
- For a more robust sauce, consider adding a splash of white wine while simmering the sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread or pasta to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
