Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

Lemon Chicken Piccata

A zesty and flavorful chicken dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Capers drained
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions: 

  • 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off excess.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter with 1 tbsp of olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate.
  • 3. Into the pan add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor.
  • 4. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Notes:

Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Lemon Chicken Piccata
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