Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a quick and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Italian-American cuisine. This delightful recipe features tender chicken cutlets sautéed to golden perfection and smothered in a zesty lemon butter caper sauce. With its bright flavors and rich textures, this meal is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality dish on your table that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 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
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into four cutlets, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in flour.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and deglaze the pan with broth, lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers.
- Stir in heavy cream (if using) and return chicken to the skillet; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Serve garnished with parsley or parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg