Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce, a delightful Italian classic that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty lemon and caper sauce. This dish bursts with refreshing citrus notes and a hint of brininess from the capers, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp capers (rinsed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by zesting and juicing the lemons, and rinsing the capers.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, coating lightly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, add garlic and capers; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until cooked through.
- Serve on plates drizzled with sauce and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg