Description
A classic Italian-American dish, Easy Chicken Piccata is a flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or alongside vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
Flour Mixture:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breast halves to 1/2-inch thickness. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Cook garlic, deglaze with wine or broth. Add remaining broth, lemon juice, capers. Simmer and stir in 2 tablespoons butter.
- Finish and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, coat with sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of lemon juice slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
