Description
This Best Chicken Piccata recipe is a quick and flavorful Italian-American dish made with golden pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich lemon butter caper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, it’s easy to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality results. Keywords: chicken piccata, lemon caper chicken, Italian chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.75 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge the chicken lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
4. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
5. Add 1 tablespoon butter and garlic to the same skillet; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
7. Stir in capers and return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer 2 more minutes.
8. Finish with remaining tablespoon of butter and chopped parsley.
9. Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For the crispiest chicken, don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches if needed.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor—it’s the star of the sauce.
Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg