Garlic Chicken Piccata
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible Garlic Chicken Piccata, a quick and elegant dish bursting with bold flavors. Perfectly seasoned and lightly dredged chicken cutlets are pan-seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a vibrant lemon-butter sauce infused with aromatic garlic, zesty capers, and fresh parsley. The tangy notes of freshly squeezed lemon juice and savory chicken broth balance beautifully, creating a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes. Serve this crowd-pleaser over pasta, fluffy rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up every bit of the luscious sauce. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this easy chicken recipe combines simplicity with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- 4 slices Lemon slices
Instructions
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Add the flour to a shallow dish and dredge each cutlet, shaking off any excess flour.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet along with the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in the capers and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 minutes to reheat the chicken.
Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.5 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 418 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 3893 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 118.9 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*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.
