Description
Easy Chicken Piccata combines tender chicken, vibrant lemon, and capers for an irresistible meal. Perfect for a quick dinner that delights the taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds, organic if possible)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1-for-1 flour)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. If using breasts, slice in half horizontally. Pound the chicken to an even 1/4” thickness between plastic wrap.
- Season the chicken with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread flour on a shallow plate and dredge the chicken breasts, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through at 165°F.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic and capers. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and white wine (or chicken stock). Bring to a boil, scraping the pan for flavor.
- Reduce to a simmer, add butter (and optional heavy cream), and cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Return chicken and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Using organic chicken is recommended for the best flavor and quality.
For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free option.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste for more or less tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 79mg