Description
Make Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce a crispy, flavorful dish with a tangy lemon caper sauce. Perfect for dinner or entertaining!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Start by preparing the chicken breasts. Place each breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, making sure to coat them evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
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In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the capers.
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Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow the flavors to meld.
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Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.