Description
Chicken Piccata is a vibrant dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a zesty lemon-caper sauce, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to elevate your meal experience. Get ready to savor every bite of this Mediterranean-inspired classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing it between plastic wrap and pounding to about ½ inch thickness.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper; dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
- Stir in lemon juice and capers; simmer for around 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted, then serve with sauce drizzled over the chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg