Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Best Chicken Piccata, a delightful dish that elevates any dinner table. Featuring tender chicken breasts nestled in a rich lemon butter sauce and enhanced with zesty capers, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that balances creamy richness with bright citrus notes, making it an instant family favorite. Serve it over pasta or rice, or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Flour
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Lemon juice and zest
- Capers
- Cream
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and half of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and capers, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the remaining butter and cream until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg