The Ultimate Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce
A quick and delicious Chicken Piccata recipe featuring juicy chicken, zesty lemon sauce, and capers, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, combine the olive oil and unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high until the butter is fully melted.
- Carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook each side until golden brown—this should take about 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and rinsed capers. Bring the mixture to a simmer, using a spatula to scrape off any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Allow it to cook in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately and savor every bite!
Notes
Ensure your chicken is pounded to an even thickness and use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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