Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Chicken Piccata, a classic Italian dish that showcases tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and creamy lemon butter sauce. Brightened by zesty lemon, briny capers, and aromatic garlic, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but also versatile enough for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over pasta or rice, or alongside seasonal vegetables to create an impressive meal that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to about a 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and capers; simmer for 3 minutes while scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in cream and cook for another minute before returning the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.
- Remove from heat, stir in remaining butter until melted, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg