Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Piccata, featuring tender chicken breasts in a zesty lemon-caper sauce that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather all items for seamless cooking.
- Dredge the chicken: Pat dry and lightly coat with flour.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and deglaze: Remove chicken, sauté garlic briefly, then pour in white wine to deglaze the pan.
- Create the sauce: Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Finish with parsley: Return chicken to the pan for a couple of minutes to absorb the sauce; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg