Description
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by slicing each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove the chicken from the skillet again and place on a serving platter.
- Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter into the sauce until melted and smooth. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg