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Chicken Piccata Recipe (The Best & Easiest!)

This classic Chicken Piccata recipe features tender, pan-fried chicken cutlets in a bright, zesty lemon butter and caper sauce. A restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs, sliced in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp capers drained
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Meat Mallet or Tenderizer
  • 2 Shallow Dishes For flour and holding chicken.
  • 1 Tongs
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Method
 

  1. Place each chicken cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even ¼-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Press each chicken cutlet into the flour to coat both sides, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add the white wine to the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the drained capers until the butter is melted. Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over the top to warm through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 45gFat: 28gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken; cook in two batches if necessary for the best golden-brown crust.
Tip 2: For a saucier dish, you can increase the chicken broth and lemon juice slightly.
Tip 3: Fresh lemon juice is key! The flavor is much brighter and more authentic than bottled juice.
Keyword 30 minute meal,lemon chicken,weeknight dinner

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