Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian-American dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table in just 25 minutes. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts sautéed to perfection, smothered in a luscious lemon butter caper sauce that balances tangy and savory notes. The creamy texture combined with the zing of fresh lemon makes it an ideal choice for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. Pair it with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal that pleases palates of all ages. Enjoy the impressive presentation garnished with parsley and parmesan, which elevates this simple dish into something truly special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers (drained)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove cooked chicken and set aside; add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers to the skillet. Scrape browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream until combined; return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve garnished with parsley and parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg