Description
Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- All-purpose flour for dredging
- 2fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoonscapers
- 1 cuplow-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Olive oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets.
- Lightly dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Add lemon juice and capers to the skillet; let them sizzle with the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in butter and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 33g