Quick & Creamy Caper Butter Chicken

Quick & Creamy Caper Butter Chicken

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A delicious and easy caper butter chicken recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.

ChickenEasyIndian

Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2.00 piecesBoneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts(Cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1.00 cloveGarlic(Minced)
  • 0.75 cupRed Wine Vinegar
  • 2.00 tablespoonsCaper Brine
  • 4.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(divided)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter
  • 1.00 teaspoonHoney
  • 0.25 cupWater
  • 1.00 tablespoonDrained Capers
  • 1.00 tablespoonFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, caper brine, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes).

Estimated time: 4 minutes

5

Stir in honey and water to the marinade in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any browned bits.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Add butter and capers to the skillet. Stir until butter is melted and sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Estimated time: 1 minutes