Lemon Chicken Piccata: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Delight
A delightful and simple dish perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 parsley sprigs, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the chicken in the flour.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg