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Easy Chicken Piccata

Easy Chicken Piccata is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with zesty lemon and briny capers. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Flour (for dredging)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon brined capers, drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • Chopped parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts into four thin cutlets, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Dredge chicken in flour and sear in a hot skillet with butter and olive oil until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken and make the sauce by deglazing the skillet with broth or wine, then add lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers.
  • Stir in heavy cream, return chicken to skillet, and simmer until fully cooked.
  • Serve with fresh parsley and grated parmesan, paired with pasta or salad.

Notes

Ensure the pan is hot before adding chicken for a crispy crust.
Adjust the cream amount for a lighter sauce if desired.
Use dry white wine as a substitute for chicken broth if needed.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 120