Quick Chicken Piccata
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Chicken Piccata, a flavorful Italian classic that comes together in just 25 minutes! Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are beautifully complemented by a zesty lemon butter sauce infused with capers and a touch of chicken broth. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is perfect for busy days yet elegant enough for entertaining. Lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-seared to perfection, the chicken is bathed in a tangy sauce that’s perfect for spooning over pasta or pairing with a crisp green salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and let this easy recipe transform your mealtime into something truly special. Ideal for lovers of quick and easy chicken dinners, this dish is a must-try!
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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 black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound to about 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the sauce over, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3356 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1135 mg | 24% | |
*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.
