Description
Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its bright and zesty flavors. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection and coated in a luscious sauce made with fresh lemon juice, capers, and garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap until even thickness is achieved.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice and chicken broth; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in capers and return chicken to the skillet. Coat in sauce and warm through for an additional minute.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg