Description
Tasty Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is a delightful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts paired with a zesty lemon sauce and briny capers. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. With its golden-brown chicken and vibrant sauce, it not only pleases the palate but also makes for an impressive presentation at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gently flatten each chicken breast to ensure even cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter until hot. Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Let the sauce simmer for about five minutes to reduce slightly. Return the chicken to the skillet to soak up flavors.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with lemon sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg