Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian classic that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy lemon and caper sauce, creating an irresistible dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe brings bright flavors to your dinner table, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Enjoy the buttery goodness and aromatic garlic that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and sliced)
- 3 tbsp capers (drained)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic, slice lemons, and drain capers.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the pan.
- Sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and capers to the skillet; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted; garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg