Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce: A Delightfully Easy Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for Chicken Piccata with a zesty lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them to an even thickness.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, cooking until golden on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers to the pan, scraping up any brown bits.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg