Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a vibrant lemon butter caper sauce. This quick recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The balance of creamy and tangy flavors will impress your family and friends, whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this meal promises a delicious experience for everyone at the table.
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
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 4 cutlets; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil; cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- Remove skillet from heat; add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers. Scrape browned bits from pan.
- Stir in heavy cream; return to heat until bubbling.
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve garnished with parsley or parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 562mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 118mg