Description
Lemon Chicken Piccata is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine straight to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts sautéed in a zesty lemon and white wine sauce, enriched with capers for an irresistible twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish impresses with its bold flavors and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to about 1 inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic; sauté briefly. Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits, then reduce by half.
- Stir in capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in cold butter until smooth; return chicken to the skillet to coat with sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg