Breast of Chicken With Capers and Corn

Published September 23, 1986

Total Time
25 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • Salt to taste if desired

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 or 2 ears full-kernel fresh corn

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 3 tablespoons drained capers

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

9 grams carbs; 129 milligrams cholesterol; 306 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 518 milligrams sodium; 33 grams protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut each breast in half. Cut away >and discard any membranes or bone sections, and any remaining peripheral fat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Cut kernels from ears of corn. There should be about 1 cup.

  3. Step 3

    Heat butter in a heavy skillet large enough to hold chicken breasts in one layer. Add breasts and cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and sprinkle shallots between the pieces. Add wine and bring to boil. Cover and cook about 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle with capers and cream. Stir to distribute ingredients. Cover and cook 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer chicken pieces to warm platter. Add corn to the sauce and cook 1 minute. Add chives and stir. There should be about 1 cup sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon sauce over chicken pieces and serve.

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A little less salt. The capers are salty.

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