Description
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian-American dish that features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a tangy lemon-caper sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings. Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delightful sauce, and watch your loved ones come back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2. Dredge in Flour: Season flour with salt and pepper; coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- 3. Saut? the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and half the butter. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- 4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; saut? until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and capers, scraping up browned bits.
- 5. Combine Everything: Return chicken to skillet; simmer in sauce for about 2 minutes.
- 6. Serve: Plate chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 93mg