Description
Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. This quick recipe features pan-seared chicken breasts drenched in a tangy lemon butter sauce, complemented by the briny goodness of capers. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a taste of sunshine in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients and pat the chicken dry, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour to create a light coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering; cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the pan, sautéing briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add capers and return the chicken to the pan; let simmer for 5-10 minutes until flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 445mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg