Description
A fast and delicious chicken piccata recipe packed with bright lemon, buttery sauce, and salty capers, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup capers
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers; bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken piccata, quick dinner, Italian chicken recipe, easy chicken recipes, weeknight meals