Fantastic Chicken Piccata
Brighten your dinner table with this fantastic chicken piccata recipe, a restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home! Tender chicken breasts are lightly dredged in flour, pan-seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a luxurious, tangy sauce made with fresh lemon juice, savory chicken broth, briny capers, and creamy butter. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of vibrant parsley and garnished with lemon slices for an elegant touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it alongside silky pasta, fluffy rice, or crisp steamed veggies for a meal that's as satisfying as it is stunning. Packed with zesty citrus and a buttery finish, this chicken piccata is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 4 pieces lemon slices
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
On a plate or shallow dish, spread the flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour and shake off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Work in batches if necessary, and transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze and loosen any browned bits.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk until the sauce becomes silky and smooth.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Top with lemon slices and simmer for 2 more minutes to warm through.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately alongside your favorite side dishes, like pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 696 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 4044 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 224.8 g | 450% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 458 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
