Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a quick and flavorful twist on the classic Italian-American dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table. With its luscious lemon butter caper sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, making it a favorite among home cooks. Ready in just 25 minutes, it features tender chicken cutlets coated in a deliciously tangy sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Impress your family and guests alike with this elegant yet simple dish that’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers (drained)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- Optional: Chopped parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into four thinner cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining butter, and capers. Scrape the bottom to incorporate browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and/or parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg