Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers: A Quick and Zesty Delight
A delicious and quick recipe for Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers that brings a zesty flavor to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add capers, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon and caper quantities based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg