Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Lemon Chicken Piccata, an easy-to-make dish that brings the taste of a fine restaurant right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon and white wine sauce, perfectly balanced with garlic and capers. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Serve it over pasta or alongside a fresh salad for a wholesome dinner that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about ½ inch thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour, Parmesan, and garlic powder in a bowl; dredge chicken in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in wine, scraping the pan for browned bits.
- Stir in capers, broth, and lemon juice; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cold butter until melted; return chicken to coat with sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 662mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 104mg