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Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lemon Chicken Piccata prepared dish

Lemon chicken piccata is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed to perfection and served in a tangy lemon and caper sauce. This classic italian recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it over pasta or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include capers, all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, salt.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp capers (drained)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Dredge each chicken breast in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  6. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  8. Add the capers and bring the sauce to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly for about 3-5 minutes.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 370
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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