Description
Easy chicken piccata is a quick and delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of lemon, creamy sauce, and briny capers to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe guarantees a satisfying meal in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re cooking for family, planning a romantic dinner, or entertaining guests, this versatile dish can be served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up that rich sauce. With simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, easy chicken piccata is not only delicious but also an effortless choice for any cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper
- 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
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before dredging in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil and cook the cutlets until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and prepare the sauce by adding broth, lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers to the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and return cooked chicken to the sauce; simmer until heated through.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley or parmesan cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (150g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg