Lemon Chicken Piccata
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 instant favorite!
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.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a light salad. For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce.