Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Chicken Piccata, a dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a creamy lemon butter sauce. This quick and elegant recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, guaranteed to impress your guests with its bright notes of capers and fresh parsley. With just 25 minutes from prep to table, you can enjoy a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or vegetables. Customize it to suit your taste by adding your favorite herbs or spices, making it a versatile option for any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a sauté pan over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, combine chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Stir in lemon zest, capers, and cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan along with any juices; simmer briefly before stirring in remaining butter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg