Description

Best Chicken Piccata is a quick and elegant Italian chicken recipe made with tender pan seared chicken breasts simmered in a bright lemon butter caper sauce. This easy chicken piccata recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve this classic lemon chicken with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a flavorful meal packed with citrus, garlic, and savory richness.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic minced

1 cup chicken broth

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons capers drained

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets and gently pound to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper then dredge lightly in flour.

2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

3. In the same skillet sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice scraping up browned bits from the pan.

4. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced then stir in remaining butter and capers.

5. Return chicken to the skillet spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.

6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with extra sauce.

Notes

Pounding the chicken evenly ensures quick cooking and tender texture.

Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor and avoid bottled juice if possible.

Do not overcook the chicken or it may become dry once simmered in the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 135mg