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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce

A quick and delicious chicken piccata recipe with a tangy lemon sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 1 shallow dish
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 plate for resting chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup capers rinsed and drained
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound until about ½ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken and place it on a plate to rest.
  • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  • Add the capers and bring the sauce to a simmer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce.
  • Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  • Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the lemon caper sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

You can serve this dish with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce before bringing it to a simmer.