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Lemon Caper Chicken

March 22, 2011

I can officially say that I am taking on a new job starting April 4th! The main clinic will be a 10 minute walk from my house and I will be there 3 days a week. The other clinic that I will drive to 2 days a week is about 30 minutes away and near Comiskey Park! (I refuse to call it the other name :) ) In case you don’t know — I counsel with people on kidney dialysis.

I am so excited to be able to walk home for lunch and visit this guy a few times a week:

And hopefully I will have enough time to continue to blog some wonderful recipes for you guys!!

Lemon Caper Chicken
Adapted from All Recipes

1 egg, beaten
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium, fat free
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon capers
3 slices lemon, for garnish
1 sprig fresh parsley, for garnish (haha sprig is a funny word)

Directions:
1. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
2. Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side and cooked through. Remove and set aside.


3. In a medium bowl, mix together white wine, chicken broth and juice of 1/2 of lemon, cornstarch, and pour mixture in skillet. Add in capers.
4. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. Place chicken on serving platter, pour sauce over chicken and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs. Serves 4.

Nutrition Notes: Like their orange citrus counterparts, lemons are loaded with vitamin C — one of the most important antioxidants. It is vital to the immunity of the body along with fighting off free radicals and reducing inflammation.

Taste Test: This was so good! The combo of lemons, wine and capers is always so delicious. Paired with a salad, this dish was great even without any starch component.

E Lerner, MS RD LDN

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  • http://rufusguide.wordpress.com Rufus’ Food and Spirit Guide

    COngrats on the job! Love the dog. Great recipe. We do lemon caper on fish, veal, chicken… you name it.

    • http://LifeWithEML2.wordpress.com Erin

      Thanks! :)