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Chicken Escalopes with Tomato and Caper Sauce

Name: Chicken Escalopes with Tomato and Caper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin; 3 tbsp plain flour; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp capers, rinsed; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp dried oregano; Small handful fresh basil; Salt and black pepper to season

Thin, crispy pan-fried chicken escalopes in a piquant Italian tomato and caper sauce — all made in the same frying pan in 20 minutes. Light yet satisfying, and brilliant served with a green salad.

4.7 (3)

Prep: 10min
Cook: 18min
Total: 28min
Serves: 4

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

4 skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
3 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp capers, rinsed
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
Small handful fresh basil
Salt and black pepper to season

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3 reviews

Isabella F.
Had it over spaghetti and it was absolutely perfect. My new favourite one-pan dish.
23 Apr 2026
Edward P.
Quick, healthy, and delicious. The capers make it really special.
23 Apr 2026
Giovanna R.
The caper and tomato sauce is so vibrant and punchy — truly restaurant quality.
23 Apr 2026

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