There is nothing worse than standing in a hot kitchen on a beautiful Summer’s day when you would rather be outside spending time with your family or lazing in the pool. That’s why I always make sure I have a steady supply of easy, “done-in-less-than-20-minute” recipes up my sleeves for days that I can’t bare to spend time in front of a stove.
These chicken Escalopes make for an amazing and delicious meal when paired with a simple salad (I recommend one made witharugula (rocket), Salty Feta cheese and cubes of Watermelon) and it’s healthy too! The chicken is grilled which means you need minimal oil for cooking and the added bonus is that it takes merely 2 minutes per side for the chicken be fully cooked but still juicy and succulent. The addition of salty capers works perfectly with the acid from the lemons and served with a scattering of fresh parsley, you’ve got the perfect summer meal.
PrintLemony Chicken Escalopes with Capers
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Juicy and succulent chicken escalopes are grilled to perfection and enhanced with the tangy flavor of lemon juice and the briny taste of capers, making for a refreshing summer meal.
Ingredients
- 4-8 chicken breasts
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons capers
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling wrap and flatten them out using a rolling pin until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 2 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- While grilling, season each side of the chicken with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and sprinkle with capers.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the chicken breasts are evenly flattened to cook uniformly. Serve with a simple salad of arugula, feta cheese, and watermelon for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can substitute lime juice for lemon juice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 85
Wonderful and fresh flavors for summer!