Mediterranean Chicken with Capers

Turn up the taste on sautéed chicken by giving it a Mediterranean twist with fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and capers.

⏲️ Time needed

This recipe has an easy 5-minute prep. After about 15 minutes on the stovetop and 15-20 minutes in the oven, this dish is table-ready.

🥘 Ingredients

• boneless, skinless chicken pieces
• salt and pepper
• oil
• cherry tomatoes
• olives
• capers

❓ What are capers?

Capers are unripened flower buds (not berries) from the Caper Bush, a plant native to the Mediterranean.

The buds are about the size of a pea and are harvested and brined, which adds a distinctive salty flavor.

Capers are commonly found in Mediterranean dishes and are a delicious accent in recipes containing lemon, butter, and olives.

📋 Instructions

This one-skillet meal starts on the stovetop, then goes in the oven to bake.

Wash the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel. Season liberally with salt and pepper.

In a large ovenproof skillet, cook the chicken in oil over medium heat until browned on both sides. Add the tomatoes, olives, and capers.

Bake, uncovered, at 475°F for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

💭 Tips

For chicken that cooks evenly, choose thin cutlets, butterfly the chicken breasts, or pound the breasts to an even thickness and cut into 6 pieces of similar size.

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Mediterranean Chicken with Capers

Turn up the taste on sautéed chicken by giving it a Mediterranean twist with fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and capers.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6 servings

Calories 245

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds chicken pieces, boneless, skinless
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil as needed
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 small jar or can olives, sliced
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained

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Instructions

• Wash chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
• In a large ovenproof skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until browned on both sides. Add tomatoes, olives and capers.
• Bake, uncovered, at 475°F for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

For chicken that cooks evenly, choose thin cutlets or pound the breasts to an even thickness and cut into 6 pieces of similar size.

For an easy side, serve Mediterranean Chicken with Capers over plain or seasoned couscous.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 245 calCarbohydrates: 4 gProtein: 33 gFat: 10 gSodium: 683 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 2 g

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🥗 Side dishes

Mediterranean Chicken with Capers is delicious over plain or seasoned couscous. A side salad or steamed green vegetables is the perfect way to complete the meal.

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