Lemon lovers will savor the citrus sauce that enhances this moist chicken. The hint of garlic adds to this entree's appeal. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Butter Sprinkles
Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- Dash salt and pepper
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter-flavored sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 reduced-sodium chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
- In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 17-°. Remove and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup water, broth, butter-flavored sprinkles, lemon juice and bouillon; add to skillet.
- Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in capers and olive oil. Return chicken to pan; turn to coat. Serve chicken with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 213 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.
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