Best 11 Sauteed Chicken With Capers Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our sauteed chicken with capers, a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, tangy capers, and aromatic herbs. This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit your taste preferences. The classic sauteed chicken with capers delivers a harmonious balance of flavors, while the lemon caper sauce adds a refreshing twist with a hint of citrus. For those who prefer a bolder taste, the white wine caper sauce offers a rich and savory experience. Each variation promises a unique taste sensation, making this dish a perfect choice for any occasion.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, CAPERS AND LEMONS



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Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lemons (, sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 skinless (, boneless chicken thighs, about 1 pound)
1-2 tablespoons rice flour or all-purpose flour
1 fat garlic clove (, minced)
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup Sicilian green olives
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-large, high sided skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add half of the lemon slices and sear until browned, 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate. Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper and dust with rice flour, shaking off the excess. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan and sear the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer to another plate and finish searing the rest of the chicken pieces, then transfer to the same plate as the rest of the chicken.
  • Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan and the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn and become bitter. Add the green olives, capers and broth. Add the reserved chicken and any juices that have been released plus the reserved lemons and their juices and cook over high heat until the broth is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and parsley and cook for another minute. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to plates and spoon the olives, capers, lemons and sauce on top.
  • Serve with sautéed spinach, kale or swiss chard on the side.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CAPERS



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A thinly pounded breast works as well for sauteing as it does for grilling. It cooks quickly but stays moist. Dredging the chicken in flour before cooking gives it a golden exterior and leaves bits in the pan that make a great base for a simple sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne or white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons capers, plus 1 teaspoon brine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place each half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet or small skillet. Place flour on a plate. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour, shaking off excess. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. In batches, cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (add remaining oil to pan, if necessary). Transfer to a platter and tent with foil.
  • Add vinegar to pan and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Add butter and capers and brine; cook, stirring, until butter is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

CHICKEN BREASTS IN CAPER CREAM SAUCE



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My husband (who is not a cook) developed this recipe when looking through what we had in the fridge. We love capers and my VERY picky 8-year old always asks for 'Daddy's chickie.'

Provided by MOMMYTO2BOYS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place breasts in skillet, and increase heat to medium-high. Turn chicken frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until breasts are cooked through. Remove chicken to a warm serving platter, and cover with foil.
  • Return skillet to stove, and increase heat to high. Whisk in whipping cream, whisking continuously until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in capers. Pour sauce over chicken, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 974.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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A rich chicken dish, perfect for a special meal.

Provided by ALISSASMOM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pinch salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix together salt and flour in a small dish or plastic bag, then coat chicken and shake off excess. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shake excess flour from chicken, then brown in hot oil until both sides are golden-brown, and the inside has turned white and firm, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken, and set aside in a warm place. Pour white wine into the skillet, and allow to boil as you dissolve the cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice, and allow to come to a boil, cook for a few minutes until reduced by half.
  • Sprinkle the cubed butter into the boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously to dissolve the butter, thus thickening the sauce. The butter must never come to rest, or the sauce will separate and become oily. Once the butter has completely incorporated, remove from heat and stir in capers.
  • To serve, pour lemon-caper sauce over the chicken, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH CAPERS



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This is a quick and easy recipe for chicken piccata with a caper sauce.

Provided by Sandra1980

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Pound breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  • Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish. Press chicken into flour to coat completely.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in hot butter mixture until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet to a serving platter and cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Pour white wine, lemon juice, capers, and garlic into the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; cook at a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle sauce over and around the chicken; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 111.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 386.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SAUTéED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS - WW 5



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Based on a recipe from the November 28-December 4, 2010 WeightWatchers weekly reader. It says, "The chicken is tender and juicy and the sauce has a great salty-savory thing going on. A nice, easy recipe any time of year." My DH and I both love the caper and lemon flavor combination. Yields 2 chicken thighs, ¾ cup string beans, and about 1 ½ tablespoons sauce per serving.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray, 1 spray
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 8 thighs
1 cup canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons capers
3 cups string beans, steamed (or roasted)

Steps:

  • Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
  • In small bowl, whisk together flour with pepper. Coat chicken with flour.
  • Brown chicken in a single layer in prepared skillet until golden on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and brown on the other side, about 4 more minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Note: you may have to brown the chicken in two batches.
  • Pour broth into hot skillet and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice and capers and heat for 30 seconds.
  • Serve green beans on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 613.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 33

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS



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This recipe was originally developed by Pierre Franey in 1991 for the 60-Minute Gourmet column, a weekly feature dedicated to Times-worthy dishes that were easy, quick and inexpensive. This recipe fit the bill perfectly, and it still does. Just sauté the chicken breasts until they are lightly browned. Then add shallots and garlic, tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, white wine and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for about 9 minutes more. That's it.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
8 ripe plum tomatoes cut into small cubes (or one 28-ounce can of tomatoes, drained and chopped)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup drained capers
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
  • Blend well, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 9 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 512, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH WINE AND CAPERS



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Make and share this Chicken With Wine and Capers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 ounce butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 lemon, juice
1/2 ounce butter
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and fry for 10-12 mins on each side until cooked through. Transfer to a warmed plate, cover and keep warm.
  • To make the sauce, add the wine and capers to the same pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 mins until the wine is reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and butter and stir in the parsley.
  • Divide the chicken among four warmed plates, pour the sauce over the chicken, garnish with lemon wedges and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 27.9

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND LEMON BUTTER



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This is a super, fast recipe. It comes from an old, out of print cookbook of quick, easy recipes. This is great served over rice or mashed potatoes.

Provided by CarolAnn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb thinly pounded chicken cutlet
salt and pepper (to season)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons capers (drained or more, if preferred)

Steps:

  • Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Grate 1/2 tsp lemon zest and squeeze 2 T juice from the lemon.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (~2-3minutes per side).
  • Remove chicken to serving plates, leaving drippings in the pan.
  • Add 3 T water, lemon juice, lemon zest and capers to the pan and cook, stirring up browned bits from bottom of pan, for about 1 minute.
  • Mash a few of the capers into the sauce with the back of a spoon.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 201, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.6, Protein 27

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CAPERS



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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 small boneless chicken breast halves, with or without skin (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup lemon vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté chicken, skin or skinned sides down, 3 minutes, or until golden. Turn chicken over and sauté 1 minute more. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook chicken, covered, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Coarsely chop capers and in a large bowl toss chicken with any juices from skillet, capers, and vinaigrette. Serve chicken warm or at room temperature.

CHICKEN BREAST CUTLETS WITH ARTICHOKES AND CAPERS



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An easy and elegant chicken dish. Perfect when served family-style on a platter.

Provided by Josephine Franchino Twohy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat or white flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon white pepper, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, with liquid
¼ cup capers
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and white and black peppers. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat canola oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, and no longer pink on the inside; set aside.
  • Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the caramelized bits. Add artichoke hearts and capers, return to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half.
  • Whisk butter into sauce until melted. Place cooked chicken back into pan, and simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to reheat. Serve on a platter sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 719.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this dish, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are best. They cook quickly and evenly, and they're not too dry.
  • Slice the chicken thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly. You can also pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness before slicing them.
  • Use a large skillet: This will give the chicken plenty of room to cook without overcrowding. A 12-inch skillet is a good size.
  • Season the chicken well: Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices or herbs, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help it brown quickly and evenly. Be sure to stir the chicken frequently so that it doesn't burn.
  • Add the capers and lemon juice at the end: This will prevent the capers from becoming too salty or the lemon juice from overpowering the other flavors.
  • Serve the chicken immediately: This dish is best served hot and fresh. You can garnish it with chopped parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Sautéed chicken with capers is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the capers add a salty and tangy flavor, and the lemon juice brightens up the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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