Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata: A Delightful Family Favorite
A delicious and simple recipe for Chicken Piccata that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg