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Italian Lemon Butter Chicken

This Italian Lemon Butter Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery lemon sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. 2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer.
  4. 4. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  5. 5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Butter, Chicken, Lemon
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