Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine BarPollo Al Citron Recipe

Pollo Al Citron Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and capers, finished with a lemon butter white wine sauce, served with saffron rice & vegetables

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

Saffron Rice

Method

Prepare the Saffron Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the long-grain rice, saffron threads, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Cook the Chicken and Sauce

  1. 2

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  2. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are soft. Stir in the capers, then pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  3. 4

    Combine Chicken and Sauce

    Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak in the flavors.

Cook the Vegetables

  1. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and season with salt. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender yet crisp.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the saffron rice on one side of the plate, topped with the sautéed vegetables. Place the chicken on the other side, drizzled with the lemon butter sauce.

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