Zesty Chicken Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce
This classic Italian-American dish features tender pan-seared chicken cutlets in a bright, tangy lemon-butter sauce studded with briny capers. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes!
π΄ Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally to make 4 cutlets)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
π₯ Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Season chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
Sear the Cutlets:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3β4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, pour in the wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 1β2 minutes. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a boil and reduce slightly.
Finish with Butter:
Lower heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to create a silky sauce.
Serve:
Return chicken to the pan to coat in the sauce. Plate the chicken with spoonfuls of sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
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