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Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

Tender chicken breasts are sautéed and drenched in a zesty lemon-caper sauce. A delightful dish that's both easy and elegant, perfect for any night of the week.

Ready in 35 minutes · serves 4 · 390 calories per serving · italian cuisine.

35
min total
4
servings
390
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 4 pieceschicken breasts
  • 1/2 cupflour
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1/4 cuplemon juice
  • 2 tablespoonscapers
  • 2 tablespoonsparsley

Instructions

  1. 01

    Flatten the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.

  2. 02

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

  3. 03

    Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  4. 04

    Remove chicken and add lemon juice, capers, and 1/2 cup water to the skillet, scraping up brown bits.

  5. 05

    Return chicken to skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter and parsley before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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