Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a quick and flavorful Italian-American dish featuring thin chicken cutlets in a zesty lemon butter sauce with capers. Perfect for weeknights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Lightly pound to even thickness if needed.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic (if using) and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the capers and simmer the sauce for 3–5 minutes, letting it reduce slightly.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Let simmer for another 2 minutes to reheat the chicken and blend flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.Add white wine for extra depth in the sauce.Include cream for a richer, velvety texture.Swap capers for green olives if desired.Top with Parmesan or serve with sautéed spinach for added flair.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or water.Use gluten-free flour to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
