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Lemon Chicken Piccata

Savor the Bright Flavors of Lemon Chicken Piccata at Home

Enjoy the zesty and tangy taste of Lemon Chicken Piccata, a quick and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with veal
For the Coating
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter divide for cooking and finishing
For the Sauce
  • 2 pieces fresh lemons juice and zest
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth can use vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Meat Mallet
  • shallow plate
  • large sauté pan
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, the juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons of rinsed capers. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Using a meat mallet, gently pound 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts until they are about ½ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread about ½ cup of flour on a shallow plate, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the seasoned flour.
  4. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat. Cook the floured chicken cutlets for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan, scraping up browned bits. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 more tablespoons of butter until melted. Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it and heating for another minute.
  7. To serve, arrange the chicken cutlets on a dish, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Letting the chicken rest after cooking keeps it juicy and tender. Rinse capers before use to enhance flavor.

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