Go Back
–+ servings
Chicken Piccata

Savory Chicken Piccata in 25 Minutes Flat

This Chicken Piccata is a quick and easy recipe that brings authentic Italian flavors to your table in just 25 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts Slice in half to create cutlets.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Flour For dredging.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can be substituted with ghee.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Or Dry White Wine.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Drain well before use.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Optional for creamy version.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Freshly chopped.
  • to taste Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown.
  4. Carefully pour chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping browned bits from the pan to flavor the sauce.
  5. Stir in heavy cream if using, and bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Nestle cooked chicken back into the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Plate the Chicken Piccata, drizzling with sauce and garnishing with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let heavy cream come to room temperature before adding to prevent curdling. Cook chicken in batches for an even crust.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!