Chicken Piccata
A delightful Chicken Piccata recipe with a bright lemon caper sauce that transforms simple chicken breasts into an extraordinary dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (with modifications)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add the fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the remaining butter and stir until melted, creating a glossy sauce.
- Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve alongside pasta or rice, and add a fresh green salad for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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