Lemon Chicken Piccata
Infused with zesty citrus and savory flavors, this Lemon Chicken Piccata offers a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes! Tender, golden-browned chicken breasts are lightly dredged in flour, pan-seared to perfection, and then simmered in a luxurious sauce made with fresh lemon juice, rich chicken broth, and briny capers. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of fragrant parsley and optional lemon slices for a touch of elegance. Perfectly balanced between tangy and buttery, this easy, one-pan recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with your favorite pasta, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal that’s guaranteed to impress! Keywords: Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe, tangy chicken recipe, quick chicken dinner, easy skillet dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 cups Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Capers (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 3 pieces Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Spread the flour on a plate and dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium, add the butter to the skillet, and let it melt.
Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken through.
Sprinkle the chicken with chopped parsley and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
Serve the Lemon Chicken Piccata immediately, paired with pasta, rice, or a side of roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3787 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1436 mg | 31% | |
*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.
