Description
Chicken piccata is a delightful Italian dish that features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a bright and tangy lemon-caper sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering an impressive flavor experience that will wow your family and friends. Serve it over pasta or with sautéed vegetables to create a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about half an inch.
- Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for about three minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds; then add lemon juice, capers, and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for two minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg