Description
Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata is a vibrant dish that brings together succulent chicken breasts and zesty lemon, creating an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. Each bite is packed with tangy flavor, enhanced by briny capers and a rich sauce that clings to the tender chicken. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, transforming ordinary evenings into special occasions with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour until lightly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in lemon juice and capers; simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg