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Buca di Beppo Chicken Limone

You can make Lemon Chicken like Buca di Beppo at home with this easy copycat recipe. This delicious chicken with lemon butter sauce and capers is great for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice divided use
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • lemon slices

Instructions

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  1. Place the egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk until the egg is well beaten.
  2. Place the flour, garlic powder, and paprika in another small bowl, and stir to combine.
  3. Put the chicken breasts between two sheets of waxed paper. Pound until they are flattened and even in thickness.
  4. Dry off the chicken by patting it with paper towels - the drier the chicken, the more the batter will adhere to the chicken.
  5. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture.
  6. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
  7. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  9. Dissolve the bouillon in the hot water.
  10. Add the bouillon mixture and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the chicken in the pan and bring to a boil.
  11. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
  12. Transfer the chicken to serving plates.
  13. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with capers and lemon slices.

Notes

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  • Thanks to breadilious for sharing this chicken recipe.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for brightest flavor
  • Keep "wet" and "dry" hands separate when breading
  • Don't move chicken while searing
  • Let sauce thicken to coat spoon back
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 242mg (10%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 242mg 10%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.