Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce
Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce features tender, lightly floured cutlets kissed with a tangy blend of lemon and white wine, rounded by silky butter and bursts of briny capers. It’s a bright, balanced dish that feels special yet weeknight-friendly, perfect for pairing with simple greens or pasta. Serve it for a quick dinner that still tastes elegant.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 74 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the flour and salt in a medium dish or a resealable plastic bag. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, then shake off any excess.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cover and keep warm.
- 3
Pour the white wine into the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice and boil until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle the cubed butter into the boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously until the butter is fully incorporated and the sauce thickens. (Do not let the butter sit still, or the sauce will separate and turn oily.) Remove from the heat and stir in the capers.
- 5
Spoon the lemon-caper sauce over the chicken; serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 662.83 kcal High 33%
- Protein 42.76 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 37.15 g 14%
- Total Fat 36.17 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 15.26 g High 76%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.11 mg High 54%
- Sodium 552.1 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 4.87 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 176.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 184.36 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 58.32 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken in Lemon Caper Pan Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Breast, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 662.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Breast, Lemon, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 662.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce healthy?
- Chicken in Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 662.83 calories and 42.76 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 552.1 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.26 g (76% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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