Herbed Chicken Piccata
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant Herbed Chicken Piccata, a quick and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for busy evenings or special occasions. Featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts enveloped in a tangy, buttery lemon-caper sauce, this dish brilliantly balances zesty and savory flavors. Fresh parsley and thyme add a fragrant, earthy touch, while a splash of dry white wine deepens the sauce’s elegance. Ready in just 35 minutes, this all-star meal is simple yet sophisticated, ideal for pairing with pasta, rice, or a crisp green salad. Bright lemon slices make the perfect finishing touch, ensuring every plate is as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter, unsalted
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Dry white wine
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, fresh and chopped
- 4 slices Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
Stir in the lemon juice, capers, parsley, and thyme. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 more minutes to reheat the chicken and allow it to absorb some of the flavors.
Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and garnished with lemon slices. Pair with pasta, rice, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.7 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 685 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 3762 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 226.3 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2259 mg | 48% | |
*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.
