Lemon Chicken Piccata: A Quick, Zesty Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Piccata is a quick and zesty dish featuring tender chicken cutlets, a bright lemon sauce, and savory capers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each piece lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, white wine (if using), and capers. Scrape up browned bits from the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining butter, return chicken to the pan, and let simmer for 3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste for more or less acidity.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option if desired.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg