Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is an Italian-style dish made with chicken that is sautéed in a pan and served in a sauce made with lemon juice, white wine, and capers. The chicken is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices, and it is often served with a side of pasta or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce. Chicken Piccata is a simple and delicious main course that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Approx times: Prep: 15 min - Cook: 20 min
Approx times: Prep: 15 min - Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Directions
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice into the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in drained capers and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to reduce and thicken.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, allowing them to heat through and absorb some of the flavorful sauce.
- Arrange the chicken on serving plates, spoon the caper and lemon sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the lemon chicken piccata with your favorite side dishes, such as pasta or steamed vegetables.