Description
Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is a quick and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a tangy, buttery lemon sauce, with capers and fresh parsley for added flavor.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, coating both sides, then shake off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the capers, then return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, letting the chicken soak in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less butter and a splash of white wine instead of chicken broth.
Substitute chicken thighs for a different flavor and texture.
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour.
Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
