Delightful Chicken Piccata
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Piccata, a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts pan-fried to golden perfection and enveloped in a bright, zesty lemon-caper sauce. This delightful recipe is quick enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive for special occasions. Serve it over pasta or alongside a crisp salad for a meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Chicken: Gently pound each chicken breast to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- 2. Dredge the Chicken: Season both sides with salt and pepper; dredge lightly in flour.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each chicken breast for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4. Add Garlic and Lemon Juice: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Deglaze with lemon juice.
- 5. Create Your Sauce: Stir in chicken broth and capers, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- 6. Finish with Butter and Parsley: Stir in butter until melted and creamy. Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg