Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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cayenne pepper to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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all-purpose flour for dredging
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon capers, drained
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½ cup white wine
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup water
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3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Directions
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Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken breasts with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.
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Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
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Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Pour white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
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Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
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Return chicken breasts to the pan and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
321 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 321 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
Sodium 224mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 25g | 49% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 23mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 259mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.