Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a simple yet elegant dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your dinner table. With golden-brown chicken cutlets smothered in a luscious lemon butter caper sauce, this recipe is perfect for both casual family dinners and special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering meal that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the savory punch of capers, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. Impress your guests or enjoy a comforting weeknight dinner with this quick and easy recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into four cutlets, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat in flour.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cutlets for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers; scrape browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and return to heat until bubbling; add chicken back to cook for another 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg