Easy Chicken Piccata
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Chicken Piccata, perfectly portioned for two. This dish is a beautiful blend of tender chicken breasts in a zesty lemon-caper sauce, creating a dining experience that is both sophisticated and comforting. Ideal for a cozy date night or a special dinner at home, this recipe is designed to impress with minimal effort.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 2 people
Calories 350 kcal
- 2 chicken breasts skinless,boneless
- salt
- pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers drained
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin until they are about 1/2-inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Dredge the Chicken: Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Finish the Dish: Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices.
Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword chicken, chicken breasts, chicken piccata, Lemon, Lemon sauce