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Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata: A Refreshing Recipe You’ll Love!

A refreshing and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon and caper sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Spread the flour on a plate and dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce is glossy.
  6. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Drizzle the sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add a handful of fresh spinach to the sauce during the last minute of cooking for added nutrition and color.

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