Description
A simple and delicious chicken piccata recipe that you can make in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add butter, chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the pan.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve with pasta or steamed vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy, chicken, piccata, quick, dinner