Description
A classic Chicken Piccata recipe that combines tender, thinly sliced chicken breasts with a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken Piccata:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Coat Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly coat in flour.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Deglaze the pan with white wine, add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Stir in remaining butter, return chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, and rewarm.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve Chicken Piccata over angel hair pasta or roasted potatoes.
- Substitute wine with additional broth if desired.