Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata: A Light and Zesty Delight
Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that combines light chicken with a zesty lemon and caper sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers; bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg