This quick and easy one-pan meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a rich lemon butter caper pan sauce this chicken dish feels elegant even though it’s made with ease!
Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and place each piece of chicken into a large plastic zip-top bag or between two pieces of parchment paper. Use a mallet to gently pound them so they are even and about ½” (12.7mm) thick. Be careful that the meat does not break.
Add the flour to a shallow bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat through. Working in batches, add the chicken to the pan and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until cooked through, about an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
Return pan to medium heat, add the shallots and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about an additional 30 seconds.
Add the wine and reduce by about half, about 5 minutes. Add the capers and lemon juice, then add the butter, 1 tablespoon (14g) at a time, swirling the pan to help emulsify the sauce, continuing to add the butter. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Stir in half the parsley.
Return the chicken to the pan, turning each piece to coat it in the sauce. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
Pound the chicken evenly to about ½ inch thick to ensure quick, even cooking. Don’t skip emulsifying the butter into the sauce—it gives the pan sauce a silky, luxurious texture.