Description
A quick, tangy, and buttery chicken dish that feels fancy without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally for 8 thin cutlets
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 1 cup all purpose flour, for dredging (gluten free flour optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or white wine
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting the breasts dry and slicing each horizontally to make thinner cutlets. Press them to even thickness with a meat mallet or flat pan, about 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge lightly by pressing each cutlet into flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Test with a tiny bit of flour to check if it sizzles.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
- Make the sauce by reducing heat to medium, adding butter to the same pan, and scraping up brown bits. Toss in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust salt or lemon to taste.
- Stir in capers and parsley. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over for a minute.
- Plate the chicken with extra sauce and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Notes
For best results, pound the chicken thin for even cooking. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken piccata, Mediterranean recipe, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe