Description
A delicious chicken piccata dish featuring a tangy lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer and return chicken to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for less salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken piccata, lemon sauce, easy chicken recipe