Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb. chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally and pounded thin)
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning (or fresh lemon zest)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp butter (divided)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup white grape juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp capers (brined and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning and salt on all sides. Coat the chicken in flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook 2 pieces of chicken until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side, until fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside to keep warm. Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, and cook the remaining chicken. Remove and keep warm.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp of butter and add in the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in 2 tbsp of flour until smooth. Splash in the white grape juice, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, and cook until the juice evaporates. Gradually pour in the chicken stock, whisking to combine and create a smooth sauce. Add the lemon juice and capers to the sauce, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes until it slightly reduces.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter, letting it melt into the sauce. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately over freshly cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a deeper lemon flavor, add a little lemon zest to the sauce as well.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to adjust the level of capers based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 427
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
