Description
Lemon Chicken Piccata is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine right in your kitchen. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty and savory white wine sauce infused with lemon and capers. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, Chicken Piccata is not only quick to prepare but also promises an explosion of flavors that will impress your family and guests alike. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl; dredge chicken in this mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Pour in white wine and scrape up browned bits.
- Add capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan; simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through. Stir in cold butter before serving.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg