Description
This Easy Chicken Piccata is a fast, flavorful dish featuring golden pan-seared chicken in a bright lemon-butter-caper sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining, it comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, potatoes, or veggies.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon sliced
2 tablespoons capers drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. Lower heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Stir in capers and remaining butter. Return chicken to pan, warm through while spooning sauce over.
7. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep chicken moist.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken piccata, lemon chicken, easy dinner