Chicken Piccata with Lemon Capers: A Simple, Flavorful Delight
Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers is a deliciously simple dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For additional flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg