🍋 Creamy Lemon-Dijon Chicken with Crispy Capers & Fresh Herbs Recipe - Peach X Pearl Co

A 30-Minute Hosting-Worthy Dish

🌿 Why It Works for Hosting:

  • Elegant flavors with minimal effort

  • Quick cook time—lets you socialize while it simmers

  • Gorgeous presentation with vibrant herbs and golden sear

  • Pairs perfectly with crusty bread, rice, or roasted veggies

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1/4 cup capers (drained)

  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Zest + juice of 1 lemon

  • Salt + cracked black pepper

  • Fresh parsley and chives (for garnish)

  • Optional: chili flakes or a dash of white wine for extra depth

🔥 Directions

  1. Sear the Chicken:
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear 4–5 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

  2. Crisp the Capers:
    In the same pan, melt butter. Add capers and sauté until crispy (about 1–2 mins). Set aside half for garnish.

  3. Build the Sauce:
    Lower heat. Add garlic, sauté 30 sec. Stir in broth, cream, Dijon, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer 2–3 mins.

  4. Finish the Chicken:
    Return chicken to pan. Simmer in sauce 7–10 mins until fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.

  5. Garnish + Serve:
    Plate chicken with sauce, sprinkle with fresh herbs and reserved crispy capers. Serve warm with a side of rosemary potatoes, broccolini, or crusty baguette.

Hosting Tip:

Pair with a chilled white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a citrus-forward mocktail. Style your table with linen napkins, soft candlelight, and a sprig of rosemary for an easy, elegant touch.

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