Description
Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a bright and tangy lemon-caper sauce. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of a charming bistro meal, delivering vibrant flavors that are sure to impress at any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish offers an elegant presentation and a burst of freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp capers (drained)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or additional broth)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, saut? minced garlic until fragrant. Add white wine or broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Stir in lemon juice and capers.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve drizzled with sauce and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg