Description
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a zesty lemon and caper sauce. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- Add chicken broth (or wine) and lemon juice to the same skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Add the capers and simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Finish the Sauce:
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and warm for a minute or two.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute white wine for the chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg