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Lemon Caper Chicken

The bright flavors of lemons pairs so well with capers! This simple chicken recipe is a perfect low carb dinner!
Course Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon caper chicken, lemon caper chicken recipe, lemon caper sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin sliced chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons capers

Instructions

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook through, flipping halfway through cooking, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the chicken broth and butter to the skillet and bring to a boil. Let the chicken broth reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and cream to the skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the capers to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Cook 1 more minute to rewarm the chicken.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to soak up some of the extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 2g