Description
Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon-caper sauce, known for its bright flavors and quick preparation.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 2 large (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 4 tablespoons (divided)
- Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)
- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- Capers: 2 tablespoons (drained)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Lemon slices: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Make the Piccata sauce by sautéing garlic, adding lemon juice, and capers.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce, simmering briefly to meld flavors.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality chicken for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sauce to your taste by adding more lemon juice or a hint of sweetness.
- Consider using chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Piccata, Italian recipe, lemon caper sauce, quick dinner