Description
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed in a lemony caper sauce, delivering a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the chicken again and stir in the remaining butter until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Serve with pasta or a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of capers based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Piccata, Italian chicken recipe, lemon chicken, caper sauce