Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata: A Fresh Twist for Home Cooks
Discover a delightful and easy recipe for Lemon Chicken Piccata that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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