Description
Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian dish that elevates your weeknight dinners with its tender chicken breasts enveloped in a vibrant lemon and caper sauce. This recipe promises a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends, making it perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions. Easy to prepare, Chicken Piccata is a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp caper berries, drained
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and capers; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up flavorful bits from the pan. Simmer briefly until slightly reduced.
- Stir in butter until melted; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg