Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that brings the bright flavors of lemon and capers to tender, pan-seared chicken. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your weeknight dinner into an Italian bistro experience, with its zesty sauce and crispy chicken. Perfect for both casual meals and special occasions, Chicken Piccata is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up bits from the bottom.
- Add lemon juice and capers; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter until melted; garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs like basil. Ensure even cooking by pounding the chicken to a uniform thickness.