Heavenly Chicken Thigh Piccata
A delicious twist on the classic Chicken Piccata featuring succulent chicken thighs, zesty lemon, and briny capers for a quick and impressive dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove cooked chicken and keep warm.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet, scraping the browned bits.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Plate the dish and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. This dish can be served with mashed potatoes, pasta, or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg