Chicken Piccata Made Easy: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish
This Chicken Piccata recipe offers a flavorful twist on a classic dish, making it easy to prepare at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg