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Chicken piccata served with mashed potatoes, capers, and asparagus.

Chicken Piccata

A zesty and creamy chicken piccata with a tangy lemon-caper sauce that's quick to make and full of flavor.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken piccata, easy chicken recipe, lemon caper chicken, Quick Dinner
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 393kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts Trimmed and sliced into thinner cutlets
  • Salt & pepper to taste Season generously
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder For added flavor
  • Flour for dredging (Use all-purpose flour)
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided For cooking and the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or dry white wine Choose according to your preference
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon For a fresh tangy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon brined capers drained Add a briny salty kick
  • ½ cup heavy/whipping cream For a creamy rich sauce
  • Garnish optional chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese (For extra flavor and presentation)

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts into thinner cutlets.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat it in flour.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining butter, and capers to the pan. Stir to release any browned bits.
  • Stir in the cream and return the skillet to heat. Once the sauce is bubbling, add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced to your liking. If the sauce thickens too much, add more broth.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

This simple chicken piccata recipe brings classic Italian-American flavors to your kitchen. With a creamy, tangy sauce that’s bursting with lemon and capers, it's an easy yet impressive dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 821IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg