Discover the delightful flavors of this easy-to-make Lemon Chicken Piccata, perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests. With a tangy lemon sauce and tender chicken, it becomes an instantly favorite!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step 1:
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 2:
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
Step 3:
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Step 4:
Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5:
Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
Step 6:
In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring to a simmer.
Step 7:
Whisk in remaining butter and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 8:
Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat through.
Step 9:
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Pairings
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes: The creamy texture balances the tangy sauce perfectly.
- Arugula Salad: A light salad adds freshness and a peppery kick to complement the dish.
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain the chicken’s tenderness.

Lemon Chicken Piccata
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Cooking Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in remaining butter and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.