The Ultimate Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce
An easy yet impressive chicken dish featuring a zesty lemon sauce and capers, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, combine olive oil and unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high until the butter is fully melted.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth, add the lemon juice and rinsed capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping browned bits from the pan with a spatula.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a twist, use green olives instead of capers or add a splash of heavy cream for a creamier sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg