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Chicken limone with capers and lemon slices and pasta on a plate.

Easy Chicken Limone Recipe (One Pot Lemon Chicken)

Allie Hagerty
Looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe? Try Chicken Limone with a rich lemon sauce that will impress your guests.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Shallow dish or plate
  • tongs
  • Wooden Spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Small whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup dry white wine optional
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare and Cook the Chicken:

  • Slice 4 chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets, and pound them to an even thickness.
  • In a shallow dish, mix ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Dredge the chicken in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Make the Sauce:
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup dry white wine (if using) and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon capers to the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in ¼ cup heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
  • Return Chicken to the Pan:
  • Place the chicken back into the skillet, spooning the creamy lemon sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Garnish and Serve:
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves. Garnish with lemon slices for a pop of color. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t Skip the Flour Coating: Lightly dredging the chicken in purpose flour ensures it cooks to a beautiful, golden brown crust.
Scrape the Brown Bits: When deglazing the pan, use a wooden spoon to scrape up those flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
Monitor Heat Levels: Cook the chicken over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium heat for the sauce to prevent scorching.
Check Internal Temperature: Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe, juicy meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 863mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 651IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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