Description
Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection and enveloped in a vibrant lemon-caper sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences, perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings. With each bite, you’ll experience the bright flavors that transport you straight to Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick for even cooking.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sauté chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Deglaze with lemon juice and chicken broth while scraping browned bits.
- Stir in capers and butter; let simmer for another minute. Return chicken to skillet, coating well with sauce.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg